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: $1.01

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Market

What it's worth

$1.01market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.81 – $1.01 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card from the Darksteel set represents a sophisticated tactical tool that allows a player to redirect the focus of a spell or ability. Because it can unexpectedly shift the outcome of a key interaction, collectors prize it for both its unique utility and its distinct place in the game's history.

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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 set was designed to explore the theme of metal and artifacts, introducing the indestructible keyword to the game mechanics. The card was created to provide red decks with a unique way to interact with spells and abilities, effectively allowing players to redirect targets in a manner that felt distinctively chaotic.

The card features artwork by Ben Thompson, whose illustration captures the volatile, energetic nature associated with the red color in the game's philosophy. His design utilizes sharp lines and a color palette of intense oranges and magentas to evoke the feeling of magical deflection. Upon its release, Shunt was recognized for its utility in competitive play, particularly as a sideboard tool against targeted removal and counterspells, becoming a staple of its era in various constructed formats.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

ShuntTenth Edition · #233 · rare · 2007$0.92

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About

About Shunt

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