Lightning Strike
Magic: The Gathering card · Instant · first printed 2013 in Theros
THS2013
| Card name | Lightning Strike |
|---|---|
| Mana cost | 1R |
| Mana value | 2 |
| Type | Instant |
| Colors | Red |
| Color identity | Red |
| Power / toughness | – |
| Loyalty | – |
| Rarity (first printing) | Common |
| First set | Theros (THS) |
| First released | September 27, 2013 |
| Artist (first printing) | Adam Paquette |
| Printings | 11 |
Price of the real card: $0.19Near Mint, market price from Scrydex, October 30, 2026 (Theros, nonfoil). Prices change; check before buying.
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Lightning Strike deals 3 damage to any target.
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Printings
11 printings in English paper sets:
- Theros THS · 2013
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