Shock
Core Set 2020 160 • common
- Set
- Core Set 2020
- Collector number
- 160
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jason Rainville
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Shock deals 2 damage to any target.
"I love this thing! It's my best invention since the boulderfist gauntlet!"
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 has been a fundamental component of the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem since its introduction in the Stronghold expansion of 1998. It was designed as a staple red burn spell, providing players with an efficient, low-cost method to deal two damage to any target. Its inclusion in the Core Set 2020 served to reinforce its role as a foundational utility card, ensuring that red-aligned decks maintained access to consistent early-game interaction within the standard rotation.
The artwork for this specific printing was illustrated by Steve Prescott, who aimed to capture the raw, elemental energy of a directed burst of fire. By stripping away complex magical scenery, the design focuses entirely on the visceral intensity of the spell itself. This version was well-received by players for its clean, readable aesthetic and its utility in both aggressive and control-oriented deck archetypes, cementing its status as an iconic piece of gameplay hardware.
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