Lightning Bolt
Modern Masters 2015 122 • uncommon
- Set
- Modern Masters 2015
- Collector number
- 122
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $1.14
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 first appeared in the 1993 Alpha set as a quintessential red spell, representing the foundational mechanics of Magic: The Gathering. By the time the Modern Masters 2015 set was released, the card had long been cemented as one of the most iconic and efficient burn spells in the game’s history, frequently defining the competitive landscape of the Modern format.
The 2015 printing features artwork by Christopher Moeller, who brought a dynamic, visceral aesthetic to the card that differs from its original minimalist design. Moeller’s interpretation emphasizes the raw, chaotic energy of the spell, aiming to visually capture the sudden and lethal impact it delivers to an opponent. Within the Modern Masters series, this reprint was intended to provide players with a widely accessible and aesthetically distinct version of a card that remains a staple of high-level tournament play.
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