MagicTime Spiral
Sudden Shock — Time Spiral #179
Sudden Shock is an uncommon Instant from Time Spiral (2006), collector number 179, illustrated by Vance Kovacs.
Sudden Shock price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Set
- Time Spiral
- Number
- 179
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {1}{R}
- Colour
- Red
- Illustrator
- Vance Kovacs
- Released
- 6 October 2006
What Sudden Shock does
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
Other printings of Sudden Shock
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194 |  Sudden Shock Instant | Time Spiral Remastered 2021 | Uncommon | €0.14 |
| 133 |  Sudden Shock Instant | Modern Masters 2013 | Uncommon | €0.20 |
| 179★ |  Sudden Shock Instant | Time Spiral Promos 2006 | Rare | €0.59 foil |
All 4 Sudden Shock printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Sudden Shock from Time Spiral worth?
About €0.16 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €1.26 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Sudden Shock are there?
4 English paper printings, from Time Spiral Promos to Time Spiral. The cheapest right now is the Time Spiral Remastered printing.
Is Sudden Shock legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Sudden Shock (Time Spiral)?
Vance Kovacs.
Pully’s Magic: The Gathering pages are unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card data, images and prices from Scryfall.
Data checked · How we build our guides