TCG Playability
Instant // Instant
Exile target attacking creature.
Order // Chaos is a versatile modal instant from Dominaria that offers exceptional flexibility for players seeking interactive spell options across multiple formats. This split card provides two distinct modes that can be used independently, making it an excellent fit for control decks, tempo strategies, and interactive midrange shells that value responsive gameplay. The Order half costs three mana and white, providing a controlled board reset effect that can help clear threatening creatures while allowing you to maintain specific permanents on the battlefield, making it particularly valuable in matchups where surgical removal is necessary. The Chaos half, costing just two red mana, offers direct damage potential that can target either creatures or players, giving you the flexibility to either remove smaller threats or pressure opponents' life totals as part of an aggressive strategy. This card appeals to players piloting Jeskai or Boros control decks, Izzet tempo strategies, and various commander builds that utilize both colors effectively. What makes Order // Chaos particularly attractive is its flexibility in deck construction and sideboard strategies. The instant speed of both modes ensures you maintain interaction during your opponent's turn while building your own game plan. The card is legal across multiple formats including Legacy, Vintage, Commander, and Oathbreaker, making it a solid investment for format veterans. Players appreciate split instant cards that don't require commitment to a single effect before casting, allowing for real-time decision making based on the game state as it develops.
Illustrated by Tim Hildebrandt