Magic: The Gathering

Lightning Bolt

Pro Tour Collector Set mj208 • common

Set: Pro Tour Collector Set
Collector number: mj208
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Christopher Rush
Finish: Gold

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$12.99market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$12.99 – $14.38 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card comes from a specialized collector set, offering a unique archival presentation of a long-standing staple. As a common, it remains a fundamental element of deck construction that players prize for its consistent and efficient ability to impact the game board.

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Card face

What it does

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Lightning Bolt was originally printed in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a staple of early red deck strategy. Its core mechanic, dealing three damage for one mana, defined the efficiency standards for red magic in the game's early years. The card’s design reflects a minimalist philosophy common in the game's inception, focusing on direct impact and immediate tactical utility.

The Pro Tour Collector Set version, marked with the collector number mj208, was released in the late 1990s as part of a series intended to showcase deck lists used by competitors at high-level events. While the original artwork by Christopher Rush remains the definitive aesthetic identity of the card, these specific promotional iterations were produced to provide players with accessible versions of tournament-proven cards, maintaining the iconic look while clearly differentiating them for the secondary market.

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About

About Lightning Bolt

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