Shatter
Unlimited Edition 174 • common
- Set
- Unlimited Edition
- Collector number
- 174
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Amy Weber
- Market price
- $1.47
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 debuted as an uncommon card in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering, released by Wizards of the Coast in 1993 as part of the inaugural trading card game experience. The card was designed to provide players with a functional, low-cost answer to artifact-heavy strategies, a fundamental necessity in the game's early meta-game. Its appearance in the Unlimited Edition ensured its availability to a growing player base following the initial sell-out of the limited print runs.
The artwork for the original release was created by Christopher Rush, a foundational artist for the early years of the game. His illustration captures a visceral sense of destructive force, utilizing a stark, energetic style that characterizes much of the game's early visual identity. The design has remained a staple for its simplicity and direct utility, serving as a classic example of early game mechanics that prioritized straightforward, impactful effects.
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