Chain Lightning
Jumpstart 302 • uncommon
- Set
- Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 302
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $0.33
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 DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Chain Lightning was originally introduced in the Legends expansion set in 1994, designed during a period when Wizards of the Coast was aggressively exploring direct-damage spells for the red color identity. The spell reflects the game's early philosophy of high-risk, high-reward mechanics, allowing opponents to potentially copy the effect, which balances its aggressive efficiency. It remains a foundational piece of red-deck strategy in eternal formats due to its ability to clear the board or pressure an opponent's life total.
The version from Jumpstart, numbered 302, features iconic artwork by Christopher Moeller. Moeller, a celebrated illustrator in the Magic: The Gathering community known for his dynamic, painterly style, chose to emphasize the kinetic energy of the electric discharge. His interpretation has been widely praised for capturing the chaotic, volatile nature of the sorcery, making this particular printing a favored choice for collectors who appreciate his contribution to the game's visual aesthetic.
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