Shock
Foundations Jumpstart 598 • common
- Set
- Foundations Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 598
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jon Foster
- Market price
- $0.27
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 introduction in the Stronghold expansion of 1998. As a quintessential red burn spell, it was designed to provide players with a foundational, low-cost method of dealing direct damage to creatures or opponents. Its inclusion in the Foundations Jumpstart set underscores its status as an evergreen card that Wizards of the Coast relies upon to teach new players the core mechanics of interaction and tempo in a limited environment.
The artwork for this specific version of Shock was crafted by Jon Foster, a prolific illustrator known for his atmospheric and moody style. In this depiction, Foster leans into the raw, kinetic nature of the spell, prioritizing a visceral representation of flame and force. By focusing on the elemental impact rather than a specific character or setting, the design maintains the card's versatility, allowing it to fit seamlessly into any red-aligned deck regardless of the thematic narrative of the broader set.
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