Lightning Bolt
Secret Lair Drop 1743 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1743
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Francisco Miyara
- Market price
- $3.83
What it does
Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
"The elements marshal their infinite might at my beckoning! Power seethes in the roiling clouds! Now, at my command-STRIKE!"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lightning Bolt originated in the 1993 Alpha set as a foundational red instant, designed by Richard Garfield to represent efficient, direct damage in Magic: The Gathering. Its simplicity and power level made it a staple of the game for decades, consistently defining the aggressive tempo of red decks and earning its status as one of the most recognizable cards in the trading card game's history.
This specific iteration was released as part of a Secret Lair drop, a series of curated, limited-release sets designed to showcase distinct artistic interpretations of classic cards. Illustrator Francisco Miyara reimagined the iconic spell with a unique aesthetic approach, moving away from traditional fantasy tropes to offer a stylized, contemporary visual narrative that appeals to both competitive players and art collectors.
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