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
- €2.52
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 Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, quickly establishing itself as one of the most iconic and powerful burn spells in the game's history. By 2009, Wizards of the Coast released this specific promotional version through the Magic Player Rewards program, a loyalty initiative that rewarded active tournament players with exclusive foil cards. This iteration serves as a bridge between the game's vintage roots and its modern competitive landscape, featuring full-art aesthetics that highlight the spell's visceral impact.
The artwork was commissioned from Christopher Moeller, a seasoned illustrator known for his dynamic, painterly style. Moeller aimed to capture the raw, elemental force of the spell, moving away from more literal depictions of magic to focus on the intensity of the lightning strike itself. The design was received with significant enthusiasm by the player base, as it offered a prestigious, visually striking alternative for a card that remains a fundamental staple in Eternal formats like Modern and Legacy.
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