Shatter
Ninth Edition 218 • common
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 218
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jason Alexander Behnke
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
Destroy target artifact.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shatter was originally printed in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a staple artifact-destruction spell. The card serves as a mechanical fundamental of the game, providing a direct and efficient way to remove artifacts from play. It reflects the game's core philosophy of resource management and strategic interaction, quickly becoming a fixture in red decks across various formats due to its simplicity and utility.
The Ninth Edition printing, numbered 218, features updated card frames and artwork that align with the aesthetic standards established for the Core Sets of the mid-2000s. The art direction for this version emphasizes the functional, destructive nature of the spell, opting for a clean visual representation that fits the broader, high-fantasy design language of the era. It was received as a reliable and accessible card for both new players learning the mechanics of artifact removal and established players managing their sideboards.
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