Arc Lightning
Battle Royale Box Set 5 • common
- Set
- Battle Royale Box Set
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Andrew Goldhawk
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
Arc Lightning deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three targets.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Arc Lightning card, released as part of the Battle Royale Box Set, represents a pivotal moment in the expansion of its parent trading card game. It was designed to address the demand for high-impact, utility-focused offensive spells, serving as a tactical staple for players who favored aggressive board control. The artwork, characterized by sharp, kinetic lines and a stark color palette, was intended to visually communicate the card's sudden and devastating mechanical effect within the game's competitive ecosystem.
Upon its introduction, the card was widely received as a balanced yet essential tool for mid-game recovery. The design team focused on creating a card that could shift the momentum of a duel without overwhelming the underlying game mechanics, and its inclusion in the limited-run Battle Royale Box Set solidified its status among players. It remains a hallmark of the set's aesthetic, which moved toward more dynamic, illustrative card frames compared to the earlier core releases.
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