Magic: The Gathering

Thunderbolt

Beatdown Box Set 48 • common

Set: Beatdown Box Set
Collector number: 48
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Dylan Martens
Market price: $0.10

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$0.10market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$0.10 – $0.12 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an instant card from the Beatdown Box Set, Thunderbolt offers players the tactical flexibility of reacting to the board at any moment. While its common rarity makes it a widely accessible tool, its utility in shaping the flow of play remains a foundational element of a well-balanced deck.

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What it does

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• Thunderbolt deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker.

• Thunderbolt deals 4 damage to target creature with flying.

"Most wizards consider a thunderbolt to be a proper retort."— Ertai, wizard adept

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Thunderbolt card was released in 2000 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Beatdown Box Set. This product was designed to serve as a preconstructed entry point for players, featuring two distinct decks meant to be played against one another right out of the box. The set drew heavily from the game's early history, reprinting iconic spells to help new participants experience classic gameplay mechanics while providing established players with a convenient way to acquire specific utility cards.

The artwork for this specific printing was commissioned from Dylan Martens, who captured the raw, elemental discharge of the spell in a style characteristic of the era's fantasy aesthetic. As a common-rarity instant, the card was intended to provide accessible damage-dealing utility within the red color alignment. It remains a notable piece for collectors focusing on the transition period between the game's foundation and its modern expansion, reflecting the distinct graphic design standards prevalent during the turn of the millennium.

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