Shock
Friday Night Magic 2000 6 • rare
- Set
- Friday Night Magic 2000
- Collector number
- 6
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Randy Gallegos
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Shock deals 2 damage to any target.
Lightning tethers souls to the world.— Kor saying
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 flexible, low-cost red burn spell. Its inclusion in the Friday Night Magic series in 2000 marked a transition for the game, as Wizards of the Coast began using promotional cards to incentivize participation in local community tournaments. These versions were distinguished by a unique foil treatment and the distinct Friday Night Magic logo, making them a staple reward for regular players during that era.
The artwork for the original release was provided by Scott Kirschner, who depicted the spell as a jagged, elemental discharge of red mana. This visual style became synonymous with early Magic aesthetic trends, emphasizing raw power and direct action. The design was praised for its balance; by dealing two damage for a single mana, Shock became a foundational element of red deck strategy, proving to be an enduringly effective tool for both creature removal and direct damage to an opponent.
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