Quick Answer

Seismic Shudder is a common Instant from ZEN (ZEN) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Seismic Shudder MTG card

Seismic Shudder

Instant

Card Text

Seismic Shudder deals 1 damage to each creature without flying.

"The land here seems to go out of its way to kill you." —Chandra Nalaar

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 ZEN ZEN 🎨 Vincent Proce

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.29
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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Cardmarket
€0.21
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seismic Shudder? Basics

Seismic Shudder is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Seismic Shudder deals 1 damage to each creature without flying."

How much mana does Seismic Shudder cost to cast? Basics

Seismic Shudder has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Seismic Shudder's mana cost of {1}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Seismic Shudder has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Seismic Shudder's current oracle text is: "Seismic Shudder deals 1 damage to each creature without flying."

What is the current price of Seismic Shudder? Pricing

The current market price for Seismic Shudder is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Seismic Shudder? Pricing

You can purchase Seismic Shudder from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Seismic Shudder normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.29

Is Seismic Shudder legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Seismic Shudder in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Seismic Shudder legal in Modern? Legality

Seismic Shudder is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Seismic Shudder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Seismic Shudder is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Seismic Shudder legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Seismic Shudder in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Seismic Shudder legal in Legacy? Legality

Seismic Shudder is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Seismic Shudder legal in Vintage? Legality

Seismic Shudder is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Seismic Shudder legal in Pauper? Legality

Seismic Shudder is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Seismic Shudder from? Details

This printing of Seismic Shudder is from ZEN (ZEN), with collector number 147.

Seismic Shudder may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Seismic Shudder's rarity? Details

Seismic Shudder is a common card in ZEN.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Seismic Shudder? Details

Seismic Shudder was illustrated by Vincent Proce.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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