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
- $7.66
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 was originally printed in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, quickly establishing itself as a foundational card in the game's history. It is widely considered one of the most powerful and iconic red spells ever created, representing the archetype of efficient direct damage that has defined the color's gameplay identity for decades.
This specific version, released as part of a Secret Lair drop, features artwork by Nathaniel Himawan. The design reflects the modern artistic direction of the Secret Lair series, which often collaborates with illustrators to provide stylized, unique interpretations of classic cards. Himawan’s illustration offers a fresh, evocative take on the spell's explosive nature, catering to collectors who value aesthetic variation within the game’s vast card library.
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