Riddle of Lightning
Future Sight 105 • common
- Set
- Future Sight
- Collector number
- 105
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Daren Bader
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Choose any target. Scry 3, then reveal the top card of your library. Riddle of Lightning deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that permanent or player.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Riddle of Lightning was released in 2007 as part of the Future Sight expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the final set in the Time Spiral block, Future Sight was designed to explore the game's potential future, featuring mechanics and aesthetic shifts that pushed the boundaries of traditional card design. This card, a red sorcery, utilizes the suspend mechanic to offer players a way to manage mana efficiency while dealing damage, reflecting the set's experimental focus on temporal manipulation.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Kev Walker, a longtime contributor to the game known for his gritty, high-contrast style. Walker’s work on this piece captures the chaotic essence of elemental discharge, aligning with the visceral nature of red-aligned magic. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, albeit niche, utility piece, appreciated by players for its ability to bridge the gap between early-game setup and late-game impact through its predictable but powerful burn effect.
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