Magic: The Gathering

Shock

Beatdown Box Set 45 • common

Set: Beatdown Box Set
Collector number: 45
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Randy Gallegos
Market price: $0.38

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$0.38market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$0.38 – $0.39 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an instant, this card offers the utility of being playable at any time, allowing for reactive disruption during an opponent's turn. Its status as a common makes it a foundational element of gameplay, valued by collectors for its long-standing presence in the game's mechanics.

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Card face

What it does

Shock deals 2 damage to any target.

Lightning tethers souls to the world.— Kor saying

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Shock was first printed in the Stronghold expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1998, designed as a foundational burn spell that offered a more balanced, mana-efficient alternative to the iconic Lightning Bolt. It served as a staple for red decks, providing players with a versatile tool to eliminate low-toughness creatures or pressure an opponent’s life total directly, quickly becoming a fundamental part of the game's evolving competitive landscape.

The version included in the 2000 Beatdown Box Set features artwork by Randy Gallegos, who captured the visceral energy of the spell through a focused, elemental depiction of fire. Gallegos sought to convey the sudden, disruptive power of the instant, a goal that resonated with players who favored the card for its reliability and efficiency. The Beatdown Box Set was designed as a thematic product highlighting the rivalry between red and green strategies, and the inclusion of this card reinforced the aggressive, fast-paced playstyle associated with the red color identity.

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