Lightning Bolt

set	min	mtgo
-	$ 0.54	0.08 tix

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Name	Lightning Bolt
Type	Instant
Description	Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
Artist	Francisco Miyara
Set	Secret Lair Drop #1743
Wallpaper	download
Image	download

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About Lightning Bolt

Lightning Bolt, Instant, designed by Christopher Rush first released in Aug, 1993 in the set Limited Edition Alpha and was printed exactly in 60 different ways. It see play in 5 formats: Pauper, Commander, Premodern, Duel Commander and Old School. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of $ 0.54. It's a key card in 6 combos.

This card, Lightning Bolt, is a staple in many aggressive red decks in Magic: the Gathering due to its efficient cost-to-damage ratio and versatility in dealing with threats or finishing off opponents. While there are other similar cards like Lava Spike or Skewer the Critics, Lightning Bolt's instant speed and ability to target any creature, player, or planeswalker make it a top choice for decks looking to apply early pressure or close out games quickly. Overall, Lightning Bolt is a powerful and flexible card that definitely sees play in competitive decks across various formats.

Top 8 decks with Lightning Bolt

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Pauper

37.1

3.9

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