Lightning Bolt
The List E01-54 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- E01-54
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $1.08
What it does
Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
The sparkmage shrieked, calling on the rage of the storms of his youth. To his surprise, the sky responded with a fierce energy he'd never thought to see again.
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 Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, created by Richard Garfield as a definitive example of red mana's destructive efficiency. Its simple, powerful mechanic—dealing three damage to any target for a single red mana—established it as a fundamental pillar of the game's balance and strategic depth. Over the decades, it has been reprinted countless times, appearing in diverse sets and specialized lists to ensure it remains a legal and accessible option for competitive play.
This specific iteration, featuring artwork by Christopher Moeller, showcases the artist’s signature dynamic and gritty illustrative style. Moeller, known for his work on both Magic and various graphic novels, captures the raw, kinetic energy of a magical discharge. His contribution to the card is widely regarded by the community for its clarity and thematic intensity, reinforcing the card's status as an iconic piece of gaming history that bridges the gap between early design philosophy and modern aesthetic standards.
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