Lightning Bolt
Secret Lair Drop 85 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 85
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Robbie Trevino
- 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 first appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a foundational red spell. Its simple, efficient effect of dealing three damage for one red mana made it a staple of competitive play for decades. The card is widely considered one of the most iconic and powerful spells in the game's history, defining the aggressive playstyle associated with the color red.
The Secret Lair Drop version, featuring artwork by Robbie Trevino, was released as part of a curated series by Wizards of the Coast intended to provide stylized, artist-driven interpretations of classic cards. Trevino’s illustration departs from traditional fantasy depictions, utilizing a stark, futuristic, and ethereal aesthetic to reimagine the spell. The release was well-received by players seeking premium, unique cosmetic variations of essential cards for their decks.
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