mtg how do split cards work to use a card in Magic: the Gathering? mtg how do split cards

Think of it like "burping" your decks

While that potent combo has been (rightfully) banned in Modern, its still a great strategy in Cube

Still not likely to make it in Commander but possibly in other formats

Even the act of casting a Swords to Plowshares to remove him is going to let you draw a card

And youre off to the races if there are opponents creatures to target or something to combo with the life loss

Having access to more mana than your opponent and being able to spend it effectively is one of the quickest ways to create an advantageespecially when the creatures you deploy are difficult to block and often draw you a card when they enter