Krosan Grip
Instant
Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)
Destroy target artifact or enchantment.
*"Give up these unnatural weapons, these scrolls. Heart and mind and fist are enough."
—Zyd, Kamahlite druid*
Set
Commander 2021
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana Value
3
Collector #
198
Why Play Krosan Grip
Split second makes this the ultimate uncounterable answer to problematic artifacts and enchantments, shutting down opponents who rely on instant-speed responses or activated abilities to protect their permanents. Green decks use it as premium removal against combo pieces like Birthing Pod, oppressive enchantments like Rhystic Study, or game-winning artifacts that need immediate answers. The three-mana cost is reasonable for such a powerful effect, and the inability for opponents to respond makes it ideal for disrupting critical turns or breaking up established board states.Format Notes
Commander represents its strongest showing as a staple removal spell, where split second proves invaluable against decks packed with counterspells and protection. Legacy and Modern see occasional sideboard play, particularly in metas heavy with artifact-based strategies or enchantment combos. The card has never faced banning issues due to its narrow targeting and fair mana cost, maintaining steady relevance across eternal formats where powerful artifacts and enchantments define competitive play.Combos & Synergies
Pairs excellently with Isochron Scepter to create repeatable uncounterable removal, though this requires careful timing since the split second applies each activation. Seedtime creates interesting interactions in blue-heavy metas, as destroying key permanents often prompts counterspell attempts that then trigger extra turns. Green Sun's Zenith packages work well alongside it, as ramp strategies naturally support the three-mana investment while providing the permanents worth protecting with such decisive removal.Featured in These Decks
- Swell the Host Commander
- Quantum Quandrix Commander
- Evasive Maneuvers Commander
- Evasive Maneuvers Commander
- Enhanced Evolution Commander
