Shocker, Unshakable
SPM · uncommon · Released 2025-09-26
Power
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Derived from the 7 atoms below.
on rate
minor value alone
fits anywhere
fixed effect
one mode
situational
easily answered
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Rationale
6cmc 5/5 with first strike during your turn (defensive limitation) and an ETB that deals 2 to a creature and 2 to its controller — a small Flametongue Kavu-style effect. Solid body and chip-damage ETB make it playable in midrange red shells, but 6 mana is a lot for this effect; it's too slow for competitive EDH and not impactful enough to anchor a strategy.
Learnings (2)
Shocker's first strike is only active during your turn, meaning he trades unfavorably if blocked or attacks into combat tricks on the opponent's turn — he functions more like a defensive beater than a true aggressor.
tagging · claude-sonnet-4-6
The ETB 'Vibro-Shock Gauntlets' ability deals 2 damage to a creature AND 2 to that creature's controller simultaneously, making it a minor 2-for-1 but it cannot target a player directly (requires a creature target).
tagging · claude-sonnet-4-6
Popularity
- EDHREC rank: #17,841