Lightning Blast
Eighth Edition 200 • uncommon
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 200
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Richard Thomas
- Market price
- $0.24
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 2003 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Eighth Edition core set. This set was a significant milestone in the game's history, as it introduced the modern card frame design, characterized by a cleaner layout, updated typography, and the iconic silver expansion symbol. The transition aimed to improve card readability and standardize the visual identity of the game for a growing global audience.
The card features artwork by veteran illustrator Ron Spencer, whose dynamic and visceral style was a staple of the game during this era. Designed as a straightforward damage-dealing spell, it served as a functional cornerstone for red-aligned decks in the core set environment. While it was not a chase rare, it was widely recognized by players for its reliable utility in limited formats and its contribution to the established color identity of red magic.
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