Magic: The Gathering

Shock

Battlebond 184 • common

Set: Battlebond
Collector number: 184
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Jason Rainville
Market price: $0.13

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Market

What it's worth

$0.13market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.08 – $0.15 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a staple of quick, efficient damage, this card provides a reliable way to interact with the board by removing small threats or closing out a game. While classified as a common, its simplicity and utility have made it a recurring element that players consistently value for its versatility in combat.

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Card face

What it does

Shock deals 2 damage to any target.

The tools of invention became the weapons of revolution.

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 flexible, lower-cost alternative to previous direct damage cards like Lightning Bolt. It has since become a staple of the game's design, appearing in numerous core sets and supplemental expansions, including the 2018 set Battlebond, which focused on the two-headed giant multiplayer format.

The Battlebond illustration for Shock, created by artist Igor Kieryluk, leans into the dynamic, high-energy aesthetic consistent with the set's arena-themed gladiator aesthetic. His design captures the visceral impact of magical electricity, reinforcing the card's role as a swift, reliable method for players to interact with the board or finish off an opponent during the chaotic, cooperative matches favored in the Battlebond release.

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About

About Shock

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