Lightning Bolt
MagicFest 2025 13 • rare
- Set
- MagicFest 2025
- Collector number
- 13
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Finish
- Foil
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
Lightning Bolt is a cornerstone of the Magic: The Gathering card game, originally debuting in the Alpha set in 1993. As one of the most iconic red spells in the game's history, it represents the quintessential burn effect, allowing a player to deal three damage to any target for a single red mana. Its efficiency and versatility have made it a benchmark for power level throughout the game's evolution, frequently appearing in reprints that update its visual identity for different eras of play.
This specific iteration, card number 13 from the MagicFest 2025 promotional series, features artwork by the veteran illustrator Christopher Moeller. Known for his atmospheric and dynamic style, Moeller’s contribution to this version captures the volatile essence of the spell, prioritizing a visceral aesthetic that resonates with long-time players. The MagicFest series is designed to commemorate the community gathering experience, serving as both a functional game piece and a collectible memento for attendees of these global events.
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