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Magic: The Gathering Comprehensive Rules Changes

Coldsnap to Time Spiral (Single Change View)

General changes

Old rule (Coldsnap) New rule (Time Spiral)

502.58a.

Split second is a static ability that functions only while the spell with split second is on the stack. "Split second" means "As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't play other spells or abilities that aren't mana abilities."