Burst Lightning
The List P10-8 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- P10-8
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jung Park
- Market price
- $8.80
What it does
Kicker 4 generic mana (You may pay an additional 4 generic mana as you cast this spell.)
Burst Lightning deals 2 damage to any target. If this spell was kicked, it deals 4 damage instead.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Burst Lightning was originally introduced in the 2010 Worldwake set for Magic: The Gathering, designed as a versatile red burn spell. It features a kicker mechanic that allows players to pay an additional cost to deal significantly more damage, making it a flexible tool that scales from the early game to the late stages of a match. The card embodies the aggressive, high-impact philosophy often associated with red mana in the game's color identity.
The illustration by Jung Park captures the kinetic, volatile nature of a sudden electrical discharge. Park, a prominent digital artist in the fantasy gaming space, utilized sharp contrasts and dynamic lighting to emphasize the spell's explosive effect. Since its debut, the card has been reprinted across various supplemental products, including its appearance on The List, where it maintains its status as a staple for players who value efficient, direct-damage options.
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