Lightning Bolt
Secret Lair Drop 2289 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2289
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Nathaniel Himawan
- Market price
- $7.51
What it does
Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
"Now I realize that banishment is far too merciful a penalty for treason. Your penalty will be far steeper."— Ozai, to Zuko
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 of Magic: The Gathering, quickly establishing itself as a hallmark of red-aligned gameplay due to its efficiency as a low-cost, high-impact spell. The Secret Lair Drop series, introduced by Wizards of the Coast in 2019, reimagines iconic cards through distinct artistic lenses, often partnering with illustrators outside the traditional fantasy genre. This specific iteration, collector number 2289, is part of the 'Secretversary' promotion, designed to celebrate the game's long-standing visual evolution.
The artistic direction for this drop leaned into a minimalist, stylized aesthetic that departs from the visceral, action-oriented art typically associated with the card. By prioritizing graphic design and symbolic representation over literal depiction, the creative team sought to offer veteran players a fresh, collectible take on a staple piece of game history. The release was met with appreciation from the community for its bold departure from the established visual language of the card, cementing its status as a sought-after aesthetic variation.
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