Sudden Shock
Instant · Uncommon
Sudden Shock is currently worth about $0.13 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Split second
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2013
- Artist
- Vance Kovacs
Playability
#13888 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Spiral Promos | 179★ | Rare | — | $2.93 |
| Time Spiral | 179 | Uncommon | $0.56 | $0.84 |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 194 | Uncommon | $0.14 | $0.44 |
| Modern Masters | 133 | Uncommon | $0.13 | $0.40 |
| Magic Online Promos | 36316 | Uncommon | — | — |
Price intelligence
Time Spiral Promos #179★ — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $2.93 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$2.93 – $2.93 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Sudden Shock worth?
Sudden Shock is currently worth about $0.13 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.13 to $2.93 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Sudden Shock printed in?
Sudden Shock has been printed in 5 sets, including Modern Masters, Magic Online Promos, Time Spiral Remastered, Time Spiral, Time Spiral Promos.
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Is Sudden Shock legal in Commander?
Yes — Sudden Shock is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Sudden Shock legal in Modern?
Yes — Sudden Shock is legal in Modern.
Is Sudden Shock on the Reserved List?
No — Sudden Shock is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Modern Masters · Magic Online Promos · Time Spiral Remastered · Time Spiral · Time Spiral Promos
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