Lightning Bolt (STA 42, foil) is a one-mana red Instant reprinted in Strixhaven Mystical Archive. It deals 3 damage to any target as its primary effect. Its low cost and flexible target make it a cornerstone burn spell for aggressive and tempo strategies.

Identity & printing

Name: Lightning Bolt
Number: 42
Rarity: Rare
Variant: Foil
Language code: EN

Type line & stats

Types

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Rules

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

Set, artist & references

Artist: Anato Finnstark
Language: English
Set name: Strixhaven Mystical Archive
Game name: Magic The Gathering

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Description

Lightning Bolt (STA 42, foil) is a one-mana red Instant reprinted in Strixhaven Mystical Archive. It deals 3 damage to any target as its primary effect. Its low cost and flexible target make it a cornerstone burn spell for aggressive and tempo strategies.

Catalog pricing data as of 4 May 2026, 22:14