Shock
Duels of the Planeswalkers 54 • common
- Set
- Duels of the Planeswalkers
- Collector number
- 54
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jon Foster
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
Shock deals 2 damage to any target.
"Once I saw a goblin shouting at a thunderstorm. He lost the argument pretty quickly."— Wandering mage
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 printed in the Stronghold expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1998, designed by Mike Elliott as a foundational piece of red-aligned damage spells. It was intended to offer players a cost-efficient, versatile way to interact with the board, providing a direct damage option that could target either a creature or an opponent. Over time, it became a staple of the red color pie, appearing in countless core sets and supplemental products as a reliable benchmark for burn spells.
The version from the Duels of the Planeswalkers promotional set serves as a digital-to-print bridge, celebrating the accessibility of the Magic franchise through its interactive gaming expansion. The card features classic, utilitarian red-aligned art that captures the essence of a sudden spark of energy. It has been widely received by players as an essential tool for maintaining tempo and board control, solidified by its consistent presence across decades of competitive and casual play.
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