Chain Lightning
Secret Lair Drop 2052 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2052
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Adam Volker
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Chain Lightning deals 3 damage to any target. Then that player or that permanent's controller may pay red mana red mana. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Chain Lightning was originally released as a common in the Legends expansion of 1994, designed as an efficient red burn spell that mirrored the mechanics of the iconic Chain Lightning card from older sets. This specific Secret Lair version, numbered 2052, was released as part of a specialized, limited-run drop series by Wizards of the Coast, intended to celebrate unique artistic interpretations of classic Magic: The Gathering spells.
The artwork for this particular iteration was crafted by artist Nils Hamm, whose distinctive, painterly style brought a more ethereal and fluid quality to the chaotic energy of the spell. By commissioning a new aesthetic, the design team aimed to provide long-time collectors with a visually fresh take on a familiar competitive staple, resulting in a release that was well-received by players who prioritize the visual identity of their decks as much as their functional utility.
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