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
- $8.39
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 originally debuted in the Magic: The Gathering set Worldwake, released in early 2010. Designed as part of the Zendikar block, it was crafted as a quintessential red burn spell, featuring the 'multikicker' mechanic that allowed players to scale its power depending on the mana investment. The card was illustrated by Mike Bierek, who sought to capture the visceral, elemental energy of the spell through dynamic lighting and a focused, aggressive aesthetic.
The version included in 'The List' is a curated reprint selection that Wizards of the Coast introduced in 2020 to bring classic, impactful cards back into circulation. By featuring select cards like Burst Lightning within current-era booster packs, the company aimed to provide players with accessible tools for various formats while honoring the history of the game's mechanics. Its inclusion reflects a broader strategy of maintaining the relevance of efficient, utility-focused spells that have defined red deck archetypes for over a decade.
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