Magic: The Gathering

Shunt

Darksteel 68 • rare

Set: Darksteel
Collector number: 68
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Greg Hildebrandt
Market price: $0.91

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Market

What it's worth

$0.91market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.81 – $0.91 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare instant, this card offers a distinct tactical advantage by allowing players to redirect a spell or ability to a new target mid-action. Its scarcity makes it a sought-after piece for those looking to disrupt an opponent's strategy with a well-timed, unpredictable maneuver.

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Card face

What it does

Change the target of target spell with a single target.

"You might want to work on your aim."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Shunt was released in 2004 as part of the Darksteel expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the Darksteel set focused on the metallic, artifact-heavy themes of the plane of Mirrodin. The card functions as a rare instant that allows a player to change the target of a spell with a single target, representing the chaotic redirection of magical energy within the game's complex rule system.

The card features artwork by Greg Hildebrandt, one of the twin brothers famous for their iconic Lord of the Rings illustrations and Star Wars posters. Hildebrandt applied his signature high-fantasy aesthetic to the piece, capturing a dynamic scene of shifting magical currents. Upon its release, the card became a notable tactical tool in competitive play, particularly for its ability to disrupt an opponent's strategy by turning their own removal or burn spells against them.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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ShuntTenth Edition · #233 · rare · 2007$0.92

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About

About Shunt

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