Sudden Impact
Instant · Uncommon
Sudden Impact is currently worth about $0.16 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Sudden Impact deals damage to target player equal to the number of cards in that player's hand.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2005
- Artist
- Simon Bisley
Playability
#18703 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seventh Edition | 223★ | Uncommon | — | $10.26 |
| Ninth Edition | 222★ | Uncommon | — | $0.68 |
| Eighth Edition | 226★ | Uncommon | — | $0.54 |
| Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning | 25 | Uncommon | — | $0.33 |
| Tempest | 208 | Uncommon | $0.27 | — |
| Ninth Edition | 222 | Uncommon | $0.26 | — |
| Eighth Edition | 226 | Uncommon | $0.26 | — |
| Seventh Edition | 223 | Uncommon | $0.18 | — |
| Tenth Edition | 241 | Uncommon | $0.16 | $0.68 |
Price intelligence
Seventh Edition #223★ — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $10.26 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$10.26 – $10.26 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Sudden Impact worth?
Sudden Impact is currently worth about $0.16 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.16 to $10.26 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Sudden Impact printed in?
Sudden Impact has been printed in 6 sets, including Ninth Edition, Tempest, Eighth Edition, Tenth Edition, Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning, Seventh Edition.
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Is Sudden Impact legal in Commander?
Yes — Sudden Impact is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Sudden Impact legal in Modern?
Yes — Sudden Impact is legal in Modern.
Is Sudden Impact on the Reserved List?
No — Sudden Impact is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Ninth Edition · Tempest · Eighth Edition · Tenth Edition · Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning · Seventh Edition
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