Magic: The Gathering

Lightning Bolt

30th Anniversary Edition 454 • common

Set: 30th Anniversary Edition
Collector number: 454
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Christopher Rush
Market price: $307.99

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What it's worth

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Lore

Why it matters

This card features iconic artwork that serves as a cornerstone of the game's visual history. As an instant, it offers the tactical flexibility to affect the board state at a moment's notice, remaining a staple for those who value efficiency and speed in their collection.

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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 1993 Limited Edition Alpha set as one of the most efficient damage spells in Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Richard Garfield, the card became a cornerstone of red-aligned strategies due to its ability to deal three damage to any target for a single red mana. Its inclusion in the 30th Anniversary Edition in 2022 was intended to commemorate the game's long history by reissuing iconic cards from the original set using the classic card frame and original artwork.

The artwork for this specific version was provided by Christopher Rush, one of the game's most influential early illustrators. His depiction of a jagged, singular bolt of electricity captured the raw power and simplicity that defined the game's early aesthetic. While the 30th Anniversary Edition cards are not tournament-legal, they are highly regarded by collectors for their historical fidelity to Rush's iconic design and the nostalgic quality of the 1993 layout.

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