Can opponents play spells while you have priority in MTG?
Actually, there's a tiny exception to the rule. If you're casting an instant or activating an ability with the keyword 'split second,' your opponent can't respond with anything except abilities that are also 'split second.' But apart from that very specific case, if you have priority, it's all you!
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Short answer: No. Your turn, your rules. Opponents gotta wait their turn.
Nope, they can't! When you've got priority in a game of Magic The Gathering, you're the only one who can play spells or activate abilities. Your opponent has to wait until you pass priority before they can try any of their sneaky moves.
Not really how it works. If you have priority, it's your show. Opponents have to wait patiently.
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