Shock
Seventh Edition 219★ • common
- Set
- Seventh Edition
- Collector number
- 219★
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Mike Sass
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Shock deals 2 damage to any target.
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 first introduced to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in the 1997 Stronghold expansion. As an instant spell costing a single red mana to deal two damage to any target, it became a cornerstone of red deck archetypes, offering a versatile and efficient utility tool for aggressive playstyles. Its presence in Seventh Edition, released in 2001, marked the base set debut for this iteration of the card, serving as a staple for players navigating the standard rotation of the early 2000s.
The art for this specific Seventh Edition printing features the work of fantasy illustrator Arnie Swekel. Swekel’s design focuses on the raw, kinetic energy of fire magic, depicting a swirling vortex of flames that captures the card's elemental theme. Within the context of the game's design, Seventh Edition was notable for its updated card frames and the inclusion of iconic spells intended to provide a stable foundation for the game's competitive environment, and Shock was widely praised by the player base for its balance and fundamental role in tactical combat.
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