Burst Lightning
Foundations 192 • common
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 192
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Vance Kovacs
- Market price
- $0.30
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 introduced in the Foundations set, a release designed to provide a foundational experience for players by featuring cards that define the core gameplay mechanics of Magic: The Gathering. As an instant-speed burn spell, it serves as a quintessential example of the game's aggressive red color identity, offering a low-cost, flexible tool for players to interact with the board or finish off an opponent.
The artwork for this card was created by Vance Kovacs, a prominent fantasy illustrator known for his atmospheric and textured approach to character and environmental design. In his depiction of the spell, Kovacs emphasizes the raw, visceral energy of the discharge, aiming to capture the sudden and chaotic nature of magical lightning. The card has been received as a reliable staple for limited formats and budget-conscious deck building, appreciated for its simplicity and utility.
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