Lightning Bolt
Archenemy: Nicol Bolas 54 • uncommon
- Set
- Archenemy: Nicol Bolas
- Collector number
- 54
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $1.42
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 originated in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield to be a foundational element of red magic's identity. It was intended to represent the raw, efficient power of the color red, setting the gold standard for low-cost, high-impact spells that define the game's tempo. Over time, it became a staple of competitive play, earning a reputation as one of the most iconic and frequently reprinted cards in the history of the trading card game.
The version from the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas set, released in 2017, features updated art that aligns with the dramatic, villain-centric aesthetic of the product. This particular release was designed to fit into a specialized multiplayer format that emphasizes the power of the elder dragon Nicol Bolas. The illustration choice reflects the card's enduring legacy as a potent offensive tool, maintaining its historical design philosophy of simplicity and overwhelming utility while updating its visual presentation for a modern audience.
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