Riddle of Lightning
Journey into Nyx 107 • uncommon
- Set
- Journey into Nyx
- Collector number
- 107
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $0.08
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 May 2014 as part of the Journey into Nyx expansion, the final set in the Theros block for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed around a top-down Greek mythology theme, with cards focused on the enchantments of the gods and the struggles of mortals. As a red instant card, Riddle of Lightning reflects the chaotic and unpredictable nature of divine storms, fitting into a block that prioritized interactions between creatures and the enchantment subtype.
The artwork for this card was created by Aleksi Briclot, a long-time contributor to the game who is known for his atmospheric and highly detailed style. Briclot intended to capture the raw energy of a sudden strike, emphasizing the thematic link to the god Purphoros and the fiery upheaval of the Nyx realm. Upon its debut, the card was noted for its utility in limited formats, where its ability to manipulate the top of the library while dealing damage provided players with a strategic way to mitigate the variance of deck draws.
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