Burst Lightning
The List MM2-109 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- MM2-109
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Vance Kovacs
- Market price
- $0.35
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 2010 Magic: The Gathering set Worldwake. Designed as an efficient red burn spell, it was crafted to feature the 'kicker' mechanic, allowing players to pay an additional cost to deal four damage instead of the base two. This design choice provided strategic flexibility, making it a reliable utility card for aggressive decks looking to maintain pressure in the late game.
As part of The List, the card was reprinted in later years to make older, iconic, or mechanically significant cards more accessible to modern players. The inclusion of the MM2-109 numbering reflects its journey through the game's expansive reprint ecosystem. While the original art remains synonymous with the spell’s straightforward impact, its inclusion in specialized curated sets highlights its enduring utility in the broader history of the card game.
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