Shock arrives as a compact, efficient removal option from Murders at Karlov Manor. This instant fits cleanly into aggressive red strategies and control shells that need a low cost answer. The artwork shows raw arcane electricity striking with surgical precision, which matches the card text exactly and the role it plays in tight combat math. Use it to finish off a blocker, to clear a chump, or to close out a game when every point of damage counts.
Experienced players value Shock for its simplicity and flexibility. It requires one red mana and resolves quickly, so it trades up in tempo and can be cast at instant speed to protect a creature or punish a risky attack. The printed text reads plainly and reliably which makes deckbuilding decisions straightforward. Keep a few copies in your sideboard or main deck whenever you expect small threats or need reach that bypasses blockers.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {R}
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Card Type – Instant
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Shock deals 2 damage to any target.
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Rarity – Common
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Set – Murders at Karlov Manor
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Collector Number – 0144
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Artist – Eric Wilkerson
