Spellshock
The List EXO-104 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- EXO-104
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Thomas M. Baxa
- Market price
- $3.01
What it does
Whenever a player casts a spell, this enchantment deals 2 damage to that player.
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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
Spellshock originally debuted in the Exodus expansion of Magic: The Gathering, released in 1998 as the final installment of the Rath Cycle. Designed by Richard Garfield and his team, the card was intended to penalize players for aggressive spell-casting, a core mechanic that reflected the high-stakes, reactive nature of the set's graveyard-centric themes. The artwork, illustrated by Greg Staples, captures the chaotic energy of the card's effect, featuring a frantic, mystical surge that conveys the punishing nature of its ability.
As a member of The List—a curated selection of reprints included in Set Boosters starting in 2020—this particular version of Spellshock preserves its original Exodus aesthetic while appearing on modern card stock. The card remains a niche but memorable tool in red-aligned decks, recognized for its role in enforcing tempo control. Its inclusion in The List serves as a nod to its historical significance in the late 90s meta, ensuring that players have access to legacy-era designs within the contemporary game environment.
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