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Sudden Impact
Magic: The Gathering | 9th Edition - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | U |
| Number | 222 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | 9th Edition |
| Other Versions | |
| Type | Instant |
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Format Legality
Card Profileuncommon
About Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact from 9th Edition is currently available from around $0.20. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Instant
Mana Cost
Mana Value 4Color Identity
RedCard Text
Sudden Impact deals damage to target player equal to the number of cards in that player's hand.
Flavor Text
"Some say it's better to think before you act. While those people are considering all the options, that's usually when I kill them." —Dravus, lava mage
Card Facts
Expansion
9th Edition
Current Floor
$0.20
Rarity
uncommon
Artist
Simon Bisley
Released
July 2005
EDHREC Rank
#19,182
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Sudden Impact worth?
Sudden Impact is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.20 for 9th Edition. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Sudden Impact has 2 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Sudden Impact legal in Commander?
Sudden Impact is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Sudden Impact legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Sudden Impact on the Reserved List?
No. Sudden Impact is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Sudden Impact in-game text?
In game, Sudden Impact is a Instant with text that starts: "Sudden Impact deals damage to target player equal to the number of cards in that player's hand.".
How popular is Sudden Impact in Commander decks?
Sudden Impact ranks #19,182 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Sudden Impact
This card has been printed in 2 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Sudden Impact legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.