Burst Lightning
Modern Masters 2015 109 • common
- Set
- Modern Masters 2015
- Collector number
- 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Vance Kovacs
- Market price
- $0.20
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 printed in the Worldwake expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 2010. It was designed as a flexible red burn spell featuring the kicker mechanic, which allowed players to pay extra mana for a more powerful effect in the late game. The design captures the essence of red's impulsive, high-damage playstyle by providing utility both early and late in a match.
The Modern Masters 2015 version of this card features artwork by Kev Walker, a prolific illustrator for the game known for his dynamic and gritty fantasy style. Released as part of a reprint set intended to make older cards more accessible for the Modern format, this version kept the card in rotation for competitive play. Its inclusion in the set was well-received by players who appreciated the card's efficiency and its thematic resonance within the set's broader artifact and multicolor strategies.
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