Shock
Murders at Karlov Manor 144 • common
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor
- Collector number
- 144
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Eric Wilkerson
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
Shock deals 2 damage to any target.
She realized that she could not, in fact, handle the truth.
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 in the 1997 set Stronghold and has since become a cornerstone of Magic: The Gathering, appearing frequently in core sets and expansions. Its design represents the quintessential red damage spell, providing players with a simple, efficient tool to deal two damage to any target. This iteration, appearing in the 2024 set Murders at Karlov Manor, serves the mechanical need for low-cost interaction within a set themed around investigative mystery and high-society intrigue.
The artwork for this specific version was commissioned by Eric Wilkerson, who sought to capture the visceral, sudden nature of the spell within the aesthetic framework of the Ravnica plane. By focusing on the raw energy of the magic rather than specific characters, Wilkerson ensured the card remains a versatile staple that fits the thematic tone of an urban setting where danger can strike at any moment. The design was received by the player community as a reliable utility card, valued for its functional consistency and classic gameplay role.
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