Lightning Strike is card number 136 from the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift expansion, featuring a classic red instant effect.
Lightning Strike
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Aetherdrift
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Lightning Strike, identified as card number 136 in the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift expansion, serves as a foundational red instant for the trading card game. Designed by Steve Ellis, this common rarity card allows players to deal three damage to any target, offering straightforward tactical utility in matches. Collectors often seek specific card numbers to complete their sets, and Lightning Strike is a standard component for those building a comprehensive Aetherdrift collection. Its simple mana cost and direct effect make it a familiar staple in the game's mechanical landscape. Whether you are looking to round out your Aetherdrift binder or add a reliable instant to your deck, this card represents a key element of the 2025 set's design and gameplay identity.
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Lightning Strike
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Steve Ellis
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}
Instant
R
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Lightning Strike deals 3 damage to any target.
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