Lightning Blast
Classic Sixth Edition 193 • common
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 193
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Richard Thomas
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Lightning Blast deals 4 damage to any target.
"Those who fear the darkness have never seen what the light can do."— Selenia, dark angel
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lightning Blast was released in 1999 as part of the Classic Sixth Edition of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set served as a fundamental baseline for the game at the time, compiling cards from previous expansions to provide a standardized core experience for players. The card was designed as a direct-damage spell, reflecting the aggressive red-mana archetype that focuses on efficient, explosive resource expenditure to challenge opponents directly.
The artwork for this iteration was illustrated by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic artists in the early history of Magic: The Gathering. Rush’s design for Lightning Blast captures the raw, kinetic energy of a magical discharge, utilizing bold lines and a vivid color palette consistent with his distinct visual style. Upon release, the card was received as a staple utility piece for red decks, prized for its flexibility in both removing creatures and reducing an opponent’s life total.
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