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Sudden Substitution

Sudden Substitution

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Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.) Exchange control of target noncreature spell and target creature. Then the spell's controller may choose new targets for it.

Legal in Commander

Is

Does

Combos 1

  • Sudden Substitution + Opposition Agent + Selective Memory

    • Exile all nonland cards from target opponent's library, with the ability for you to play them from exile

    Mana needed: 15 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    An opponent controls a creature.

    Steps

    Cast Selective Memory by paying {3}{U}. Holding priority, cast Sudden Substitution by paying {2}{U}{U}, exchanging control of Selective Memory and target creature an opponent controls. Resolve Selective Memory, choosing to have the opponent exile all nonland cards in their library due to Opposition Agent.

    Commander Spellbook ↗

Combo data from Commander Spellbook. Only combos of 2 or 3 named cards are listed.

Best commanders

Commanders whose abilities work with this card and share its colors, from what the cards do.

  1. Don Andres, the RenegadeSudden Substitution takes opponents' permanents, which Don Andres, the Renegade can use.
  2. Tasha, the Witch QueenSudden Substitution takes opponents' permanents, which Tasha, the Witch Queen can use.
  3. Garland, Royal KidnapperSudden Substitution takes opponents' permanents, which Garland, Royal Kidnapper can use.
  4. Edea, Possessed SorceressSudden Substitution takes opponents' permanents, which Edea, Possessed Sorceress can use.
  5. Nathan Drake, Treasure HunterSudden Substitution takes opponents' permanents, which Nathan Drake, Treasure Hunter can use.
  6. NihiloorSudden Substitution takes opponents' permanents, which Nihiloor can use.
  7. Kykar, Wind's FurySudden Substitution takes opponents' permanents and Kykar, Wind's Fury sacrifices your creatures.
  8. Koma, Cosmos SerpentSudden Substitution takes opponents' permanents and Koma, Cosmos Serpent sacrifices your creatures.
  9. Toxrill, the CorrosiveSudden Substitution takes opponents' permanents and Toxrill, the Corrosive sacrifices your creatures.
  10. Geralf, Visionary StitcherSudden Substitution takes opponents' permanents and Geralf, Visionary Stitcher sacrifices your creatures.

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