Shocker
Tempest 204 • rare
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 204
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Thomas M. Baxa
- Market price
- $1.02
What it does
Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player discards all the cards in their hand, then draws that many cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shocker was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Tempest was the first set in the Rath Cycle, a block defined by its darker, more aggressive aesthetic and mechanics that prioritized high-risk, high-reward gameplay. The set was designed to move away from the lighter themes of previous expansions, introducing a grittier atmosphere that resonated with the game's evolving competitive scene.
The card was illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa, a prolific artist in the fantasy gaming space known for his visceral, often unsettling style. Baxa’s design for the Shocker features a distorted, ethereal creature capturing the chaotic, unpredictable nature of its mechanic, which forces players to discard their hands and draw new ones. At the time of its release, the card was viewed as a niche tactical piece, prized by players who enjoyed disruptive effects that could destabilize an opponent's strategy during a match.
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