Lightning Axe
Jumpstart 2022 569 • uncommon
- Set
- Jumpstart 2022
- Collector number
- 569
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jason A. Engle
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card or pay 5 generic mana.
Lightning Axe deals 5 damage to target creature.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lightning Axe was originally released in the Time Spiral expansion in 2006, designed as a highly efficient removal spell that leverages the discard mechanic to balance its low mana cost. The card reflects the set's focus on revisiting and reimagining mechanics from throughout the history of Magic: The Gathering, specifically emphasizing the theme of red mana's aggressive, resource-burning playstyle.
The Jumpstart 2022 printing features updated, thematic artwork that aligns with the set's eclectic and fast-paced structure. As a product designed for rapid deck construction and pick-up-and-play matches, this version maintains the card's status as a staple for players seeking reliable creature removal in various competitive formats.
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