Sonic Assault
Guilds of Ravnica 199 • common
- Set
- Guilds of Ravnica
- Collector number
- 199
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Tyler Walpole
- Market price
- $0.06
What it does
Tap target creature. Sonic Assault deals 2 damage to that creature's controller.
Jump-start (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a card in addition to paying its other costs. Then exile this card.)
He heard stars and saw thunder.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sonic Assault was released in 2018 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Guilds of Ravnica. The card represents the Izzet League, one of the primary factions within the Ravnica plane, known for their chaotic magical experimentation and blue-red color identity. It was designed as an uncommon-rarity instant, mechanicaly emphasizing the guild's signature 'jump-start' ability, which allows players to cast spells from their graveyard by discarding cards, reflecting the frantic and resourceful nature of Izzet mages.
The card’s illustration was provided by artist Matt Stewart, who sought to capture the volatile energy of a sonic discharge within the urban, gothic-industrial architecture of Ravnica. The design aesthetic aligns with the set's goal of depicting the guild as high-energy innovators who often favor raw power over precision. Upon its release, the card was widely utilized in the Limited format for its ability to provide flexible removal and card advantage, serving as a staple utility piece for players drafting Izzet decks during the expansion's cycle.
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