Lightning Bolt
Secret Lair Drop 2579 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2579
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jessica Fong
What it does
Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
While Throg may be small in stature, his power is mighty nonetheless.
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 originated in the 1993 Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering, quickly becoming one of the most iconic and efficient damage spells in the game's history. This specific version was released as part of the Secret Lair series, a line of premium, print-on-demand drops that feature unique, artist-driven aesthetics. It represents a modern reimagining of a foundational classic, designed to offer players a distinct visual interpretation of a card that has defined red-deck strategy for decades.
The art for this particular release was handled by Infestor, who employed a bold, stylized approach to capture the card's elemental power. This design move away from the traditional, representational fantasy art of early sets reflects the broader Secret Lair philosophy of experimental collaboration. Upon its release, this iteration was noted by the community for its sharp, high-contrast aesthetic, which serves to highlight the card's enduring status as a centerpiece of competitive and casual deck-building alike.
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