Magic: The Gathering

Shock

Core Set 2019 156 • common

Set: Core Set 2019
Collector number: 156
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Jason Rainville
Market price: $0.13

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$0.13market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.11 – $0.15 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card, this instant provides a fundamental tool for players to interact with the board at any moment. Its presence across the set highlights the importance of reliable, versatile effects in shaping the rhythm of a game.

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What it does

Shock deals 2 damage to any target.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
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Provenance

Where it came from

Shock has been a fundamental component of the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem since its debut in the Stronghold expansion of 1998. It was designed as a lean, efficient burn spell, providing red decks with the flexibility to deal two damage to either a creature or an opponent for a single red mana. This simplicity has allowed it to serve as a reliable baseline for the game's power level throughout various formats for over two decades.

The Core Set 2019 iteration, featuring artwork by Jason Rainville, captures the essence of the spell through a focused, dynamic depiction of elemental energy. Rainville’s design emphasizes the raw, immediate impact of the card, stripping away complex background elements to highlight the sudden discharge of magical force. Upon its release in this set, it was widely recognized by players as an essential utility card for red-aligned strategies, favored for its functional utility and its role in maintaining early-game pressure.

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