Sudden Shock
Time Spiral 179 • uncommon
- Set
- Time Spiral
- Collector number
- 179
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Vance Kovacs
- Market price
- $0.59
What it does
Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)
Sudden Shock deals 2 damage to any target.
Arc mages aren't known for their patience.
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 Shock was released in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering set Time Spiral. Designed as an instant-speed burn spell, the card introduced the 'split second' keyword, a mechanic intended to limit player interaction during the casting process. The set drew heavily on the game's decade-long history, featuring numerous callbacks to earlier cards and themes while simultaneously introducing complex mechanics that shifted the competitive landscape of the time.
The card's art was provided by Aleksi Briclot, a frequent contributor to the game's visual identity. Briclot utilized a vibrant, high-energy style to convey the sudden, unavoidable nature of the spell. Upon release, Sudden Shock was well-received by tournament players for its utility in disrupting combo decks and countering creatures that relied on activated abilities, solidifying its place as a staple in various constructed formats.
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