Blightning
The List A25-198 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- A25-198
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Thomas M. Baxa
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
Blightning deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker. That player or that planeswalker's controller discards two cards.
While the smell of burning flesh is common in Grixis, the odor of smoldering brain matter is a rare treat.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Blightning was originally introduced in the Shards of Alara set in 2008, designed as a powerful sorcery for the Grixis shard of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. The card embodies the alignment of black and red mana, focusing on aggressive resource denial and direct damage. It quickly became a staple in competitive formats due to its efficiency in depleting an opponent's hand while simultaneously chipping away at their life total.
The version included in The List features the original artwork by Kev Walker. Walker is a prolific artist in the history of the game, known for his gritty, action-oriented style. His illustration for Blightning captures the chaotic essence of Grixis magic, depicting a burst of dark, electric energy that aligns with the card’s identity as a disruptive and volatile spell. Its appearance on The List—a curated selection of cards from throughout the game's history—serves to reintroduce classic designs to modern players.
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