Lightning Runner
Aether Revolt 90 • mythic
- Set
- Aether Revolt
- Collector number
- 90
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
- Market price
- $0.29
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 Magic: The Gathering. Set against the backdrop of the plane of Kaladesh, the card reflects the world's emphasis on high-energy invention and aether-fueled technology. It was designed to synergize with the set's energy mechanic, rewarding players who could manage their accumulated energy reserves to grant the creature additional combat phases.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, who captured the dynamic, frenetic nature of the creature as it navigates the cityscape of Ghirapur. Known for his evocative lighting and motion, Voss provided a visual representation of a pilot integrated with mechanical enhancements. Upon release, the card was received as a niche build-around piece, particularly appreciated by players looking to optimize resource-heavy aggro strategies in the game's limited and constructed formats.
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