Leyline of Lightning
Guildpact 68 • rare
- Set
- Guildpact
- Collector number
- 68
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
If this card is in your opening hand, you may begin the game with it on the battlefield.
Whenever you cast a spell, you may pay 1 generic mana. If you do, this enchantment deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker.
Where storm and spellcraft converge.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Leyline of Lightning was released in 2006 as part of the Guildpact expansion for Magic: The Gathering. It belongs to a unique cycle of enchantments designed with the 'Leyline' mechanic, which allows players to place the card onto the battlefield from their opening hand if it is in their starting hand, fundamentally altering the early-game landscape.
The card features artwork by Matt Cavotta, who sought to capture the chaotic, electric aesthetic associated with the Izzet League guild. The design focused on the theme of amplifying burn spells, reflecting the explosive and volatile nature of Izzet research. While the card saw niche competitive play in aggressive red decks, it remains best known for its thematic contribution to the Ravnica block's identity.
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