Shock
Core Set 2021 159 • common
- Set
- Core Set 2021
- Collector number
- 159
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jon Foster
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Shock deals 2 damage to any target.
"The beauty of it is they never see it coming. Ever."— Razzix, sparkmage
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 staple of the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem since its original printing in the 1997 Tempest set. As a fundamental red instant, it serves as a design benchmark for direct damage spells, typically dealing two damage to any target for a single red mana. Its consistent presence across various Core Sets and expansions reflects its role as a flexible tool for both removal and finishing an opponent, earning it a reputation as a quintessential card in the red color identity.
The version from Core Set 2021, illustrated by Jon Foster, continues this legacy with a vivid, visceral depiction of magical fire. Foster, known for his atmospheric and painterly style, aimed to capture the raw, explosive energy of the spell. Upon its release in this set, the card was well-received by players for its utilitarian reliability and the high-quality, evocative art that modernized a classic effect for a new generation of the game.
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