Magic: The Gathering

Impulse

Beatdown Box Set 10 • common

Set: Beatdown Box Set
Collector number: 10
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Bryan Talbot
Market price: $1.76

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Market

What it's worth

$1.76market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$1.69 – $1.78 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Beatdown Box Set, Impulse serves as a fundamental piece of gameplay, offering players a straightforward way to increase their tactical options. Its inclusion in this collection highlights the essential mechanics that define the experience, making it a reliable staple for any player.

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Card face

What it does

Look at the top four cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.

"Controlling time ensures you need never look impulsive again."— Teferi

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Impulse card was released as part of the Beatdown Box Set in 1999, a product designed by Wizards of the Coast to introduce new players to Magic: The Gathering by providing two pre-constructed decks focused on aggressive playstyles. The set was intended to offer a high-value entry point for the game, featuring cards that were both mechanically efficient and aesthetically distinct from the standard expansion releases of that era.

The card itself features iconic fantasy artwork that reflects the high-fantasy aesthetic prevalent in late 1990s trading card games. Impulse became a staple in tournament play due to its utility as a selection spell, allowing players to filter through their deck for specific answers. Its design, characterized by the ability to dig for cards at instant speed, made it a highly regarded piece of blue-aligned utility that has remained a fixture in various formats for decades.

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Other printings

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About

About Impulse

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