Lightning Runner
Aether Revolt Promos 90s • mythic
- Set
- Aether Revolt Promos
- Collector number
- 90s
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Double strike, haste
Whenever this creature attacks, you get E symbol E symbol (two energy counters), then you may pay eight E symbol. If you pay, untap all creatures you control, and after this phase, there is an additional combat phase.
"Catch me if you can."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lightning Runner was released in 2017 as part of the Aether Revolt set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card serves as a mechanical centerpiece for the energy counter mechanic, which was a defining theme of the Kaladesh block. This specific version is a promotional variant, notable for its unique card frame and foil treatment that distinguishes it from the standard set release, reflecting the aesthetic shift toward prestige promotional items during this era of Wizards of the Coast's organized play.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a prominent artist in the Magic: The Gathering community known for his expressive and luminous fantasy style. Voss designed the piece to convey the frantic, high-speed nature of the Aether-fueled constructs found in the cityscape of Ghirapur. Upon its release, the card was received with interest by players focusing on red-aligned aggressive strategies, as its ability to generate additional combat phases provided a high-ceiling win condition for energy-based decks.
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