Sky Splitter isn’t just another burn spell—it’s a powerhouse finish for might-focused red decks.
At 8 mana, its base cost sits steep, but Riftbound’s “Energy cost reduction” mechanic can chew that down to near zero when you’ve got high-Might units on board.
This makes Sky Splitter both a tempo tool and a late-game equalizer.
Gameplay / Cool Mechanics
Sky Splitter reads:
Action (Play on your turn or in showdowns.)
This spell’s Energy cost is reduced by the highest Might among units you control.
Deal 5 to a unit at a battlefield.
In practice, if you control a unit with, say, 7 Might, Sky Splitter becomes a 1-energy 5-damage removal—an insane value swing.
Even mid-range decks running 5- or 6-Might threats turn this into a 2- or 3-energy deal-5, matching up cleanly against larger blockers or champion units.
It lets red decks answer oversized threats without overcommitting resources, preserving tempo and hand size.
Visuals
The art on Sky Splitter underscores its raw destructive force. A massive spectral bear, claws raised, slashes a fissure through a stormy sky.
Electric-blue energy cracks like lightning, illuminating the bear’s snarling maw. The clash of purples and blues against the red border visually mirrors the card’s role: a red spell harnessing electrifying might.
You can almost feel the cathartic release of channeling raw power into a single, decisive blow.
Pull Rate & Value Speculation
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Set Code: OGN
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Card Number: 014/298
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Rarity: Rare
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Foil Status: Standard foil in booster packs
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Alt Art / Overnumbered: No alt art revealed
As a rare, Sky Splitter will see widespread inclusion in red midrange and control shell lists once Origins drops.
Its energy-reduction twist ensures it stays relevant as players discover new high-Might units.
Collectors won’t chase it like a champion, but its universal utility will keep secondary-market prices steady—expect a modest premium for first-run foils.
