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Sudden Shock — Time Spiral Magic: The Gathering card
Magic: The Gathering · uncommonLive pricing

Sudden Shock

Stable-3.4%
Time Spiral, 2006 · #179
Sudden Shock's Near Mint price is up 1.8% ($0.01) over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Oct 28, 2026
Card Details
TypeInstant
Mana Cost1R
ArtistVance Kovacs
Card TextSplit 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.
Format Legality
ModernCommanderLegacyVintage
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$0.56
moderate
$0.35
$0.59
Condition?
4 printings — select edition
Confidencemedium
Prices as ofOct 28
Normal—
Cheapest printing$0.12
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Why This Price

inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$0.56
Movement
7D Change-3.4% (-$0.02)
30D Change+1.8% (+$0.01)
Freshness
Prices as ofOct 28
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$0.56NM · compare before you buy
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How much is Sudden Shock worth?
The current Near Mint price for Sudden Shock from Time Spiral (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.56. It has decreased 3.4% over the past 7 days.
What set is Sudden Shock from?
Sudden Shock is from the Time Spiral set, released October 2006. It is a uncommon in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Sudden Shock?
Sudden Shock is a uncommon card from Time Spiral in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Sudden Shock changed over the past 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Sudden Shock has risen 1.8% ($0.01) to $0.56.
How many printings of Sudden Shock exist?
Sudden Shock has 4 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $0.12 from Modern Masters.