Magic: The Gathering

Shiny Impetus

Secret Lair Drop 1845 • uncommon

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 1845
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Red
Artist: Svetlin Velinov
Market price: $0.32

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Market

What it's worth

$0.32market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.32 – $0.41 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Shiny Impetus is a card from a special limited-release series, distinguished by its unique collector number. As an uncommon card, it serves as a functional and accessible tool for players looking to manipulate the board by influencing the behavior of their opponents' creatures.

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Card face

What it does

Enchant creature

Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and is goaded. (It attacks each combat if able and attacks a player other than you if able.)

Whenever enchanted creature attacks, you create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "tap, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Shiny Impetus card was released as part of the Secret Lair Drop Series, a specialized line of Magic: The Gathering products featuring curated themes and unique artistic treatments. This specific card was included in a set designed to showcase alternative aesthetics, moving away from traditional game visuals toward more stylized, premium illustrations intended for display and niche collector appeal.

The design of this iteration draws from the broader design philosophy of Secret Lair drops, which prioritize expressive, artist-led reinterpretations of established card mechanics. By commissioning distinct artistic styles, Wizards of the Coast positioned these drops as collectible artifacts, catering to players who value the visual identity of their decks as much as the utility of the cards themselves.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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Collectors

Who's collecting this

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About

About Shiny Impetus

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