Lightning Bolt
Magic Player Rewards 2009 146 • common
- Set
- Magic Player Rewards 2009
- Collector number
- 146
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $1.80
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 was originally printed in the 1993 Alpha set as an iconic red instant, designed by Richard Garfield to be a foundational element of Magic: The Gathering combat. By 2009, Wizards of the Coast released this specific promotional version as part of the Magic Player Rewards program, which incentivized tournament participation by mailing exclusive, foil-treated cards to active players based on their quarterly event attendance.
This iteration features new artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the game's most celebrated early illustrators. Rush reimagined the spell with his signature bold, high-contrast style, departing from the original aesthetic to provide a refreshed, modern look for a classic card. The promo was highly sought after by collectors and competitive players alike, as it allowed them to field a visually distinct, foil version of one of the most powerful and recognizable cards in the game's history.
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