Lightning Bolt
Secret Lair Drop IFIYW-7 • common
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- IFIYW-7
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Justine Cruz & Adam Paquette
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
To wield lightning is to tame chaos.
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 as a staple red instant in Magic: The Gathering’s Alpha set in 1993, quickly becoming one of the most iconic and powerful spells in the game's history. Its enduring legacy led Wizards of the Coast to feature it in the Secret Lair series, a line of premium, artist-driven card drops that reinterpret classic mechanics through unique visual themes and collaborative styles.
The IFIYW-7 variant, part of the 'If Looks Could Kill' Secret Lair drop released in 2023, was designed to emphasize the dramatic and dangerous aesthetic of the spell. The artwork, created by artist Valerio Giangiordano, leans into a high-fantasy, cinematic style that captures the raw intensity of a lightning strike. This version was well-received by the player base for blending competitive utility with a sophisticated, bold artistic vision that distinguishes it from the card's numerous traditional printings.
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