Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Shock is a common instant from Eighth Edition. Currently $0.38 ($0.79 foil).
Released July 2003 as part of Eighth Edition (core set). Click through to Eighth Edition for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shock a good MTG investment?
Shock is a common from Eighth Edition currently at $0.38. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Shock?
Shock from Eighth Edition is currently $0.38 for nonfoil and $0.79 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Shock's mana cost?
Shock's mana cost (casting cost) is R ({R}). See Shock's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Shock?
At $0.38, Shock is a common with Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Shock?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Shock good in Commander (EDH)?
Shock is ranked #2231 on EDHREC, making it a commonly played Commander card. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Shock legal in?
Shock is tournament-legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Shock
- Marvel Super Heroes Commander #809
- Marvel Universe #27 — $0.92
- Marvel's Spider-Man #88 — $0.11
- Through the Omenpaths #95
- Through the Omenpaths Bonus Sheet #27
- Media and Collaboration Promos #2025-1 — $2.13
- Foundations Jumpstart #598 — $0.31
- Murders at Karlov Manor #144 — $0.26
- Strixhaven Mystical Archive #44 — $0.25
- Arena Beginner Set #84
- Core Set 2021 #159 — $0.16
- The List #M19-156 — $0.22
- Core Set 2020 #160 — $0.16
- Core Set 2019 #156 — $0.11
- Battlebond #184 — $0.08
- Aether Revolt #98 — $0.18
- Magic Online Promos #32531
- Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning #21 — $0.27
Is Shock going up or down?
At $0.38, daily moves for Shock are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 2.1x premium at $0.79, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this common instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Shock worth buying?
Shock is currently priced at $0.38. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Shock reprint risk
Shock can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Shock price history
SpellBook has tracked Shock since its 2003 release in Eighth Edition across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #2231 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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