Shock
Aether Revolt 98 • common
- Set
- Aether Revolt
- Collector number
- 98
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jason Rainville
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Shock deals 2 damage to any target.
The tools of invention became the weapons of revolution.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shock was originally printed in the Stronghold expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1998, designed as a foundational red instant that allows a player to deal two damage to any target. Its inclusion in the 2017 Aether Revolt set served to provide players with a reliable, low-cost removal tool within the Kaladesh block's inventive, artifact-heavy environment. This specific iteration, illustrated by Jason Rainville, captures the essence of the spell’s disruptive nature, showcasing dynamic energy and the visceral impact characteristic of the set's aesthetic shift toward industrial fantasy.
Jason Rainville’s interpretation for this printing emphasizes the refined, ornate style of the Kaladesh plane, moving away from the gritty, elemental depictions of earlier versions. By integrating the glowing, magical architecture typical of Aether Revolt, Rainville balances the card's mechanical simplicity with a sophisticated visual language. Upon release, it was well-received by the competitive community for its versatility and efficiency, solidifying its status as a quintessential utility card that remains a staple in various constructed formats.
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