Panic

Panic was originally printed in the Legends expansion set in 1994, later appearing in the Fifth Edition core set in 1997. As part of the early years of Magic: The Gathering, the card reflects the game's initial design philosophy, which frequently featured whimsical or chaotic effects rooted in fantasy tropes. The artwork by Dameon Willich captures the visceral, frenetic energy suggested by the card's name, fitting the experimental aesthetic of the game's formative era.

The card was designed to be a red-aligned enchantment that forces players to attack, reflecting the color's thematic focus on aggression and unpredictability. While it never became a staple of competitive play, it remains a notable example of the early design team's penchant for cards that disrupt standard gameplay patterns. Its inclusion in Fifth Edition served to keep the card in the core ruleset during a period when Wizards of the Coast was refining the game's mechanics and card accessibility.