Lightning Bolt
Double Masters 2022 117 • uncommon
- Set
- Double Masters 2022
- Collector number
- 117
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $2.50
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 1993 Alpha set as a quintessential example of red mana's philosophy in Magic: The Gathering. As a one-mana instant capable of dealing three damage to any target, it set the standard for efficient removal and aggressive play, remaining a cornerstone of the game's competitive landscape for decades. The Double Masters 2022 printing serves as a premium aesthetic reinterpretation of this historic card, intended to provide collectors and players with a modern, high-quality version of a foundational classic.
This specific iteration features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a celebrated illustrator in the Magic: The Gathering community known for his dynamic and atmospheric style. In this depiction, Moeller captures the raw, kinetic energy of the spell, moving away from more literal interpretations to emphasize the destructive elemental force of the bolt itself. His design for this version was well-received by collectors for its ability to refresh a thirty-year-old staple while honoring the original card's iconic identity.
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