Shock
Seventh Edition 219 • common
- Set
- Seventh Edition
- Collector number
- 219
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Mike Sass
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
Shock deals 2 damage to any target.
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 introduced in the Stronghold expansion in 1998, designed as a foundational red burn spell that allowed players to deal two damage to any target for a single red mana. Its inclusion in the Seventh Edition core set marked a period of consistency for the card, solidifying its place as a staple of the Magic: The Gathering gameplay loop. By providing a low-cost, versatile utility spell, it served as a primary tool for deck builders to manage early-game threats or conclude matches.
The illustration for the Seventh Edition printing was provided by artist Greg Staples. Staples aimed to capture the visceral, immediate impact of fire magic, utilizing a stylized, dynamic visual approach that emphasizes the sudden discharge of energy. Upon release, the card was well-received by the player base for its strategic flexibility, and this specific iteration remains a recognizable example of the aesthetic standards maintained by Wizards of the Coast during the early 2000s.
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