Lightning Elemental
Ninth Edition 201 • common
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 201
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
Haste (This creature can attack and tap as soon as it comes under your control.)
"A flash of the lightning, a break of the wave, He passes from life to his rest in the grave."— William Knox, "Mortality"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Lightning Elemental was first introduced during the early years of Magic: The Gathering, serving as a staple red creature that embodied the core color philosophy of direct damage and aggressive speed. By the time of the Ninth Edition release in 2005, the card had become a recognized archetype for limited play, designed to pressure opponents with its high power and elemental theme.
This specific iteration features artwork by Kev Walker, a prominent fantasy illustrator known for his dynamic and gritty style. Walker’s depiction focuses on the volatile, kinetic energy of a being composed entirely of electricity, aligning with the Ninth Edition’s aesthetic goal of streamlining classic card designs while maintaining the visceral intensity associated with red-aligned magic.
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