Magic: The Gathering

Lightning Bolt

MagicFest 2019 1 • rare

Set: MagicFest 2019
Collector number: 1
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Kekai Kotaki
Market price: $4.95

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What it's worth

$4.95market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$3.67 – $5.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare version of Lightning Bolt stands out as a unique piece, distinguished by its specific set origin and status as the first card in its series. Its inclusion in this collection marks it as a notable variation of a staple effect, prized by those who value both its distinct presentation and its rarity.

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Card face

What it does

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The MagicFest 2019 promo version of Lightning Bolt was released as part of a series of promotional cards distributed at MagicFest events throughout the year. This specific card, bearing the collector number 1, was awarded to participants as a reward for playing in various side events and main stage tournaments. The initiative was designed to incentivize consistent attendance at the worldwide circuit of competitive Magic: The Gathering gatherings during that calendar year.

The card features iconic artwork by Christopher Rush, originally commissioned for the card's debut in the Alpha set in 1993. By utilizing the classic imagery on a modern, foil-treated promotional frame, Wizards of the Coast aimed to bridge the gap between long-term collectors and newer players. The release was well-received by the community, primarily for its accessibility and the aesthetic appeal of the premium finish applied to one of the most historically significant spells in the game's history.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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About

About Lightning Bolt

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