Lightning Bolt
Wizards Play Network 2026 5 • rare
- Set
- Wizards Play Network 2026
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Fahmi Fauzi
- Market price
- $2.18
What it does
Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
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 first appeared in the 1993 Alpha set as a quintessential red spell, defined by its simplicity and high efficiency. For decades, it has served as a benchmark for damage-dealing instants in Magic: The Gathering, reflecting the game's early design philosophy of rewarding aggressive play styles with low-cost, high-impact interactions.
The 2026 Wizards Play Network version features new, stylized illustration by Fahmi Fauzi, who was commissioned to modernize the iconic artwork while maintaining its legacy. This release was distributed as a promotional reward to encourage participation in local game store events, aiming to provide veteran players and newcomers alike with a refreshed, accessible aesthetic for a foundational card.
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