Lightning Bolt
Secret Lair Drop 1822 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1822
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Mike Burns
- Market price
- $4.21
What it does
Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
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
The Lightning Bolt Secret Lair drop was released as part of a specialized series by Wizards of the Coast, designed to offer high-quality, artist-driven reimaginings of iconic Magic: The Gathering cards. Originally printed in the 1993 Alpha set, the card itself is one of the most foundational red spells in the game's history, known for its efficient damage-dealing capability. This specific iteration was curated to celebrate different artistic interpretations of the classic spell, providing a collectible aesthetic that diverges from the card's traditional, utilitarian appearance.
The design for the Secret Lair iteration focuses on stylistic diversity, often commissioning artists who bring a distinct, modern, or avant-garde visual language to the card’s legacy. These drops were marketed to long-term collectors and players who appreciate the game's evolving visual culture. Upon release, the card was well-received by the community for its premium foiling process and the refreshed, high-fidelity artwork, which positions the functional gameplay piece as a decorative art object within the context of the secondary market.
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