The 2018 Guilds of Ravnica Sonic Assault foil card (#199), an Instant featuring the Jump-start mechanic for dynamic gameplay in Magic: The Gathering.
Sonic Assault
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Guilds of Ravnica
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Description
Sonic Assault, card number 199 from the 2018 Guilds of Ravnica expansion, is a distinct Instant in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed with a foil finish, this card captures the chaotic energy of Ravnica’s guilds through its unique mechanics. The artwork by Tyler Walpole brings the spell to life, offering collectors a visually striking addition to their roster of TCG cards. In gameplay, Sonic Assault offers strategic versatility. It requires a mana cost of {1}{U}{R} to cast and deals 2 damage to the controller of a tapped target creature. This effect allows players to disrupt opponents’ board presence while dealing direct damage. Beyond its initial casting, the card features the Jump-start ability. This mechanic allows you to cast the card from your graveyard by discarding a card, temporarily granting it flashback-like properties before exiling it. This dual functionality makes the card a valuable tool for resource management and tempo swings. For collectors, the Guilds of Ravnica set represents a pivotal moment in Magic’s design history, exploring the complex politics of a single city-state. Sonic Assault stands out as a common rarity with a premium foil treatment, appealing to those who appreciate the aesthetic variety within standard sets. Whether you are building a deck that utilizes graveyard recursion or simply seeking to complete a full set of Guilds of Ravnica cards, this release provides a solid foundation. The card’s color identity spans both Blue and Red, reflecting the clash of intellect and chaos. Its mana value of 3 places it in a mid-game power bracket, suitable for various formats. Collectors often seek out specific treatments like foils to enhance the visual appeal of their collections.
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Sonic Assault
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Tyler Walpole
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}{R}
Instant
R, U
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Tap target creature. Sonic Assault deals 2 damage to that creature's controller. Jump-start (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a card in addition to paying its other costs. Then exile this card.)
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