Sudden Impact
Tenth Edition 241 • uncommon
- Set
- Tenth Edition
- Collector number
- 241
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
Sudden Impact deals damage to target player equal to the number of cards in that player's hand.
"Some say it's better to think before you act. While those people are considering all the options, that's usually when I kill them."— Dravus, lava mage
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 first introduced in the Urza's Saga expansion in 1998, later being reprinted as card number 241 in the Tenth Edition core set released in 2007. As a red sorcery spell, it serves as a representative example of 'burn' magic, specifically designed to punish opponents for holding large hands of cards. The mechanics reflect the chaotic, high-damage philosophy central to the color red in Magic: The Gathering, rewarding players who capitalize on an opponent's hesitation.
The Tenth Edition artwork for this card was provided by Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, a prolific artistic duo known for their dynamic, high-fantasy style within the game. Their design for Sudden Impact focuses on the visceral sensation of a fiery explosion, capturing the spell's aggressive intent. The Tenth Edition release was notable for being the first core set to utilize the modern card frame with black borders, which helped the vibrant reds and oranges of this particular piece stand out against the background.
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