The 2022 Magic: The Gathering 30th Anniversary Play Promo Ball Lightning foil card, a rare elemental with trample, haste, and a unique sacrifice mechanic.
Ball Lightning
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • 30th Anniversary Play Promos
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Description
The 2022 Magic: The Gathering 30th Anniversary Play Promo Ball Lightning foil card (Card Number 2) offers collectors a distinct piece of the game's modern history. Designed with a mana cost of {R}{R}{R} and a mana value of 3, this red elemental brings immediate impact to the table. Ball Lightning is defined by its aggressive power and unique lifecycle. It possesses 6 power and 1 toughness, supported by the Trample keyword, allowing excess combat damage to reach the opponent. However, this power comes with a strict limitation: at the beginning of the end step, the creature must be sacrificed. This mechanic creates a high-risk, high-reward dynamic that has been a staple of the card's identity for decades. The flavor text hints at the destructive power of storms not woven by nature, adding depth to the card's lore without overshadowing its gameplay function. It serves as a tribute to the game's longevity and the enduring popularity of its most volatile creatures.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Ball Lightning
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Trevor Claxton
Card Stock
English
Foil
{R}{R}{R}
Creature — Elemental
6 / 1
R
Card Text
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Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.) Haste (This creature can attack and {T} as soon as it comes under your control.) At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this creature.
The most frightening storms are those not woven by nature's hand.
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FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Ball Lightning in Magic: The Gathering?
Ball Lightning has a mana cost of three red mana ({R}{R}{R}) and a mana value of 3. This makes it a mid-range creature that requires a moderate investment of resources to cast.
How does the sacrifice mechanic work on Ball Lightning?
At the beginning of the end step, the controller must sacrifice Ball Lightning.
Who is the artist for the 2022 30th Anniversary Play Promo Ball Lightning?
The 2022 30th Anniversary Play Promo version of Ball Lightning features artwork by Trevor Claxton, adding a unique visual element to this rare foil release.
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