Magic: The Gathering

Direct Current

Guilds of Ravnica 96 • common

Set: Guilds of Ravnica
Collector number: 96
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Red
Artist: Dan Murayama Scott
Market price: $0.16

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What it's worth

$0.16market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.10 – $0.19 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within its set, Direct Current serves as a foundational piece for players looking to manage the board through reliable damage. Its inclusion in this specific collection highlights the practical mechanics that define the tactical landscape of its source material.

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Card face

What it does

Direct Current deals 2 damage to any target.

Jump-start (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a card in addition to paying its other costs. Then exile this card.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Direct Current was released in October 2018 as part of the Guilds of Ravnica expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to support the Izzet League, one of the ten iconic guilds inhabiting the cityscape of Ravnica. In the game's lore, the Izzet are known for their chaotic magical experiments and mastery of lightning and fire, a thematic identity reflected in the card's ability to deal damage to two targets.

The artwork was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, a frequent contributor to the franchise. Kieryluk focused on capturing the frantic, high-energy aesthetic of Izzet mages by emphasizing crackling electricity and industrial machinery. Upon its release, the card was widely utilized in Limited formats, where its versatility as a removal spell that could provide extra value through the jump-start keyword made it a reliable utility card for players drafting the Izzet colors.

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