Sudden Impact
Eighth Edition 226★ • uncommon
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 226★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Sudden Impact deals damage to target player equal to the number of cards in that player's hand.
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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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Where it came from
Sudden Impact was originally printed as a rare card in the Urza's Saga expansion in 1998, a set widely recognized for its high power level and complex interactions. It was later reprinted as part of the Eighth Edition core set, which marked a significant milestone in Magic: The Gathering history as the first core set to utilize the modern card frame design. The card represents a classic red effect, punishing opponents for holding onto their resources, fitting the color's thematic emphasis on aggression and speed.
The illustration for the Eighth Edition printing was created by artist Greg Staples. Staples, known for his atmospheric and gritty style, opted for a dynamic composition that captures the chaotic, destructive essence of a sudden magical strike. Upon its release, the Eighth Edition update was met with mixed reactions from veteran players who were adjusting to the updated visual language of the game, though the art was generally praised for bringing a more contemporary and polished aesthetic to a foundational red spell.
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