Lightning Mauler
Avacyn Restored 144 • uncommon
- Set
- Avacyn Restored
- Collector number
- 144
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Dave Kendall
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
Soulbond (You may pair this creature with another unpaired creature when either enters. They remain paired for as long as you control both of them.)
As long as this creature is paired with another creature, both creatures have haste.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lightning Mauler was released in the spring of 2012 as part of the Avacyn Restored expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the third set in the Innistrad block, Avacyn Restored centered on the return of the archangel Avacyn and the shifting power dynamics of the gothic horror plane. Designed as an uncommon red creature, the card introduced the 'soulbond' mechanic, which allowed creatures to pair up and share combat abilities, reflecting the set's thematic emphasis on unity and protection against the encroaching darkness.
The card was illustrated by Dave Kendall, a long-time contributor to the game whose gritty, high-contrast style suited the macabre tone of the Innistrad setting. Kendall’s depiction of the Mauler focuses on the aggressive, unhinged energy of the creature, utilizing sharp angles and dynamic lighting to convey its role as a fast-paced combatant. Upon release, the card was widely utilized in aggressive red decks for its ability to grant haste to paired creatures, making it a staple of the Limited format and a respected inclusion in early aggressive Standard strategies.
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