This 1997 Magic: The Gathering card from the Tempest set is an Uncommon Instant featuring artwork by Alan Pollack. It offers a unique strategic interaction for collectors and players alike.
Sudden Impact
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Tempest
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Released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion, Sudden Impact (card number 208) is an Uncommon Instant card that has carved out a niche in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game community. Designed with a mana cost of {3}{R} and a mana value of 4, this red spell forces players to engage with their hand size in high-pressure situations. The card's mechanic deals damage to a target player equal to the number of cards in their hand, creating a dynamic gameplay element that rewards strategic timing and resource management. Collectors often seek out Sudden Impact for its historical significance within the Tempest block and its ability to disrupt opponents' strategies. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your collection of classic Magic cards, this card represents a key piece of MTG history.
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Sudden Impact
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Alan Pollack
Card Stock
English
{3}{R}
Instant
R
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Sudden Impact deals damage to target player equal to the number of cards in that player's hand.
The *Predator* roared like an unruly beast, and the *Weatherlight* suddenly listed. "No!" screamed Hanna.