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
- $0.28
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. As a central piece of the set's energy-mechanic narrative, the card represents the high-stakes, industrial aesthetic of the Kaladesh plane, where inventors harness raw magical energy to power complex machinery. It was designed to provide a high-ceiling payoff for decks built around energy counters, rewarding players who carefully managed their resources to enable multiple combat phases.
The card’s striking visual was rendered by artist Raymond Swanland, whose signature high-contrast, kinetic style emphasizes the blur of movement and the raw power inherent in the card's ability. Swanland was tasked with capturing the essence of a clockwork construct pushed to its mechanical limit. Upon release, it was noted by the competitive community for its aggressive potential, serving as a distinct example of the high-risk, high-reward design philosophy prevalent throughout the Aether Revolt block.
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