A rare 2002 Magic: The Gathering Arena League foil card featuring the powerful Arc Lightning sorcery.
Arc Lightning
2002 • Magic: The Gathering • Arena League
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The 2002 Arena League release offers a unique glimpse into Magic: The Gathering's early promotional landscape, and this foil Arc Lightning stands out as a distinct entry. Identified as card #3 in the PAL02 subset, this card features the iconic sorcery that deals three damage divided among up to three targets. Designed by artist Andrew Goldhawk, the foil treatment adds significant visual appeal for collectors who value the tactile and aesthetic differences between parallel versions. Collectors often seek out Arena League cards due to their limited distribution and historical significance within the game's evolution. The Red mana cost and versatility of the spell make it a recognizable piece of Magic history, while the rare foil finish elevates its status among set builders. For investors and hobbyists alike, this product represents a tangible connection to the early 2000s era of trading card game design.
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Card Details
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Arc Lightning
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Andrew Goldhawk
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{R}
Sorcery
R
Card Text
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Arc Lightning deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three targets.
"It is vain to look for a defense against lightning." —Publius Syrus, Maxim 835, trans. Lyman
