Lightning Rift
Onslaught 217 • uncommon
- Set
- Onslaught
- Collector number
- 217
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Eric Peterson
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
Whenever a player cycles a card, you may pay 1 generic mana. If you do, this enchantment deals 2 damage to any target.
Options will cost you, but a lack of them will cost you even more.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lightning Rift was released in 2002 as part of the Onslaught expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed as an uncommon enchantment, it was a central component of the cycling mechanic introduced in the set, which allowed players to discard cards to draw new ones while triggering specific effects. The card was specifically crafted to reward players for cycling cards, providing a direct damage outlet that shaped the competitive landscape of the era.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Dave Dorman, known for his work on various fantasy and science fiction properties. Dorman utilized his signature painterly style to capture the volatile energy of the rift, emphasizing the chaotic and destructive nature of the effect. Upon its release, the card became a cornerstone of red-white aggressive control decks, frequently appearing in tournament play throughout its time in the standard format.
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