Thunder Strike
Battlebond 185 • common
- Set
- Battlebond
- Collector number
- 185
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Target creature gets +2/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn. (It deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
Lightning reflexes, thunderous might.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thunder Strike was reprinted in the Battlebond set, released in 2018, which was designed specifically for the Two-Headed Giant multiplayer format. This set focused on themes of teamwork, partnership, and gladiatorial combat within the arena of Kylem. The card, originally debuting much earlier in the game's history, was included to provide players with a straightforward red damage spell that fit the set's aggressive, high-interaction playstyle.
The artwork for this version was commissioned to reflect the vibrant, high-energy aesthetic of the plane of Kylem. The illustration maintains the classic feel of a direct damage spell while integrating into the visual identity of a set focused on spectacle and sport. Upon release, it was well-received by players looking for reliable, flavor-appropriate removal options in the limited and casual formats that Battlebond was built to support.
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