Lightning Bolt
Magic 2010 146 • common
- Set
- Magic 2010
- Collector number
- 146
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $1.87
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 was originally printed in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, quickly becoming one of the most iconic and powerful spells in the game's history. By the time it was included in the Magic 2010 core set as card 146, it had been absent from standard-legal formats for over a decade. Its return in this set marked a significant shift in design philosophy, as Wizards of the Coast sought to revitalize the core set by reintroducing legendary staples that players recognized from the game's earliest days.
The Magic 2010 printing features artwork by Christopher Rush, who illustrated the original 1993 version. His design, depicting a stylized, crackling discharge of energy, is widely regarded as a definitive piece of Magic art history. By choosing to retain Rush's classic aesthetic while updating the card frame to the modern layout, the developers honored the game's heritage. The card's reception was overwhelmingly positive, as it provided players with a reliable, efficient tool for direct damage that balanced the competitive landscape of the era.
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