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Sudden Impact
INSTANT Uncommon
Seventh Edition EDHREC #19,003
$0.16
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7 days
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Sudden Impact Price Summary
Sudden Impact's current headline price is $0.16.
Sudden Impact Printings & Prices
9 printings
Sudden Impact has 9 tracked printings across 6 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
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8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 10E #241 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 10E #241 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TMP #208 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 10E #241 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 9ED #222 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PD2 #25 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 7ED #223 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #226 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Sudden Impact Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Sudden Impact deals damage to target player equal to the number of cards in that player's hand.
""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"
Sudden Impact is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
10 printings
Sudden Impact has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PD2 #25 | 2010-11-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 10E #241 | 2007-07-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 10E #241 | 2007-07-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 9ED #222★ | 2005-07-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 9ED #222 | 2005-07-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 8ED #226★ | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 8ED #226 | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 7ED #223 | 2001-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 7ED #223★ | 2001-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TMP #208 | 1997-10-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
PD2 #25 
10E #241 
9ED #222★ 
8ED #226★ 
TMP #208 Sudden Impact in Commander
Sudden Impact is the #19,003 most-played card on EDHREC, down 290 places over the last 30 days.
Sudden Impact FAQ
How much is Sudden Impact worth?
Sudden Impact is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Sudden Impact legal in Commander?
Yes — Sudden Impact is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Sudden Impact been reprinted?
Yes — Sudden Impact has been reprinted 10 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sudden Impact cheap?
Sudden Impact trades at about $0.16 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,003 on EDHREC).