Lightning Bolt
Final Fantasy: Through the Ages 40 • uncommon
- Set
- Final Fantasy: Through the Ages
- Collector number
- 40
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Toshitaka Matsuda
- Market price
- $0.65
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 was released as part of the Final Fantasy: Through the Ages trading card set, designed to commemorate the series' long history by distilling iconic magical abilities and characters into a collectible format. As an instant-type card numbered 40, it draws thematic inspiration from the recurring elemental spell found throughout almost every entry in the franchise, representing a quick, low-cost offensive strike that players use to shift the momentum of a match.
The artwork was commissioned from Toshitaka Matsuda, a veteran illustrator known for his contributions to the aesthetic identity of Square Enix projects. Matsuda sought to capture the raw, kinetic energy of a thunderclap, opting for a high-contrast style that emphasizes the jagged, electric visuals synonymous with the spell. Upon its release, the card was well-received by fans for its functional utility and its faithful representation of a classic spell that has remained a staple of Final Fantasy combat systems for decades.
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