Shock
The List M19-156 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- M19-156
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jason Rainville
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
Shock deals 2 damage to any target.
The tools of invention became the weapons of revolution.
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 in 1998, serving as a foundational red spell in Magic: The Gathering. As a direct damage card, it became a staple of the game's competitive landscape, offering players a versatile, low-cost way to interact with early-game threats or conclude a match. The card's enduring popularity led to its inclusion in 'The List', a curated selection of legacy cards that appear in modern set boosters, allowing new players to access iconic cards from the game's history.
The art for this specific printing, designated M19-156, showcases the evolution of the card’s visual identity over two decades. While the original version was illustrated by Christopher Rush, the Core Set 2019 iteration features art by Winona Nelson. Her work captures the raw, kinetic energy of fire magic, moving away from the more abstract depictions of the late nineties toward the highly detailed, atmospheric aesthetic that defines modern Magic card design.
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