New Challenge Every Day - January 7th: Split second

[void_nothing]

Today's Challenge: Split second

.::To Enter::.
In a single post:

• Name exactly two other players to vote for their entries for the previous challenge. (In the event that there are two or fewer entries that you are allowed to vote for, you may vote for only one.)

• Make a card that fits the current challenge.

• Include an "If I Win" (IIW) for tomorrow's challenge if you win.

Each day we use the challenge of the previous day's winner. In the case of a tie, we'll use the IIW of the tied player who has least overall points. In case of a further tie, the IIW of the earlier poster will be used.

.::Scoring::.

Ink-Treader 13 (+2)
JovialJovian 13 (+3)
netn10 9 (+4)
void_nothing 9 (+1)
Subject16 2 (+2)
OneAndOnly 6 (+0)
Apellosine 5 (+3)
kwanyeegor-ii 4
Ulka 2 (+1)

.::Note of the Day::.

.::Yesterday's Submissions::.
The first spell you play each turn

Votes: netn10, Subject16

Stronghold Archivist 2UU
Creature - Human Warlock Mercenary (R)
Prowess
The first instant or sorcery spell you cast each turn has buyback. The buyback cost is equal to that spell's mana cost. (Mana cost includes color.)
2/2

IIW: Exile matters

Votes: Apellosine, JovialJovian

Mana Investment 1W
Enchantment (Rare)
The first spell you cast each turn cost 2 more to cast.
Each spell you cast after your first spell each turn cost 2 less to cast.

IIW: Mono white does unusual stuff.

Votes: Ink-Treader, Apellosine

Time Is Relative -
Legendary Enchantment (Mythic Rare)
Whenever you cast your first spell each turn, at the beginning of the next upkeep add X mana of any one colour, where X is equal to the mana value of that spell.

IIW: Transform Equipment to Creature or vice versa

Votes: void-nothing, Ink-Treader
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Horizon Star -- 6
Artifact
Whenever you play the first spell each turn, it becomes all colors. For each color it becomes this way, add one mana of that color to your mana pool.
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Next: UFOs or aliens visit MtG

Vote: netn10, Subject16

Leytwist Druid RG
Creature - Bear Druid (R)
The first spell you cast each turn costs X less to cast, where X is Leytwist Druid's power.
4: Put a +1/+1 counter on Leytwist Druid.
"Harmony with nature? Nature's 'harmony' is all about forcing your way."
1/1

IIW: Druids

votes: Ulka, netn10

Aether Cenote 2UU
Enchantment (R)
Counter the first spell you cast each turn.
Whenever a spell is countered, create a 4/4 blue Squid Illusion creature token with Ward 3.

IIW: a new Lotus

Vote: JovialJovian, netn10

Accelerated Plans
Conspiracy
(Start the game with this conspiracy face up in the command zone.)
The first spell you play each turn costs 3 less.
The first spell you play each turn has "As an additional cost to cast this spell, pay 2 life".

IIW: Conspiracies

Apellosine, JovialJovian

Tranquiline Orator 2W
Creature — Human Advisor (R)
The first spell you cast each turn has split second. (As long as that spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)
Whenever an opponent casts a spell during a turn that isn't theirs, draw a card. This ability only triggers once each turn.
"First I shall make my statement. Only then will I allow you to rebut."
2/3

IIW: Keyword counters using retired keywords

[netn10]

Votes: Subject16, JoviaJovian

Time Capsule 1U
Artifact (Mythic)
When Time Capsule enters the battlefield, draw a card.
Spells you cast have split second.
5uu, Exile Time Capsule: Take an extra turn after this one.
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IIW: 2 mana artifact "egg".

[Ink-Treader]

Vote: void_nothing, Subject16

Empty Moment 1U
Instant (U)
Empty Moment can't cause triggered abilities to trigger.
Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)
Return target spell to its owner's hand.
The greatest tricks occur between the grains of an hourglass.

IIW: 3+ color common or uncommon

[OneAndOnly]

Votes: Ink-Treader, Ulka
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Passing Through -- UURR
Enchantment
Creature and artifact spells you cast have flash and split second.
Creatures and artifacts you control have haste.
At the end of turn, return each creature and artifact you control to hand.

Next: Size 8 or more.

[Avacyn Believer]

Votes: netn10, Subject16

Sword of Heaven
Artifact - Equipment (Rare)
Flash
Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)
When you cast Sword of Heaven, target creature you control gains indestructible and hexproof until end of turn.
Equipped creature gets +1/+1 and has first strike.
Equip
Some prayers are answered with angels, some with swords.

IIW: Snow spell

[Apellosine]

Votes: JovialJovian, void_nothing

Call in the Echoes WU
Instant (U)
Split Second
Create a token that is a copy of target blocking creature you control blocking the same creature, sacrifice it at the end of the turn.

IIW: Magic crossed with a Western theme

[Subject16]

netn10, void_nothing

Moment's Pause WU
Instant (R)
Split Second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)
When you cast this spell, put it on the bottom of the stack. (Each spell or ability already on the stack will resolve before this spell.)
Draw a card.
Stop. Listen. The world is at your doorstep.

IIW: Legendary Clue

[MonoRedMage]

Votes - Avacyn Believer, Ink-Treader

Dragonhour 5RRR
Instant {M}
Cast this spell only during your turn.
Split second
Create two 5/5 red Dragon creature tokens with flying for each opponent you have. Each player sacrifices five lands. End the turn.
Exile Dragonhour.

IIW - Splice

[void_nothing]

Votes: netn10, JovialJovian (HM: Subject16)

Ratadrabik's Will 4BB
Instant (R)
Split second
Put target permanent card from a graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. Each player loses life equal to that permanent's mana value.

IIW: Hydras