The Chain Lightning foil trading card from Magic: The Gathering's 2018 Battlebond expansion. This uncommon Red sorcery, numbered 171, features a distinctive spell-copying mechanic.
Chain Lightning
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Battlebond
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Chain Lightning is an uncommon Red sorcery card from the 2018 Magic: The Gathering Battlebond expansion, designated as card number 171 with the set code BBD. Designed by Christopher Moeller, this card allows players to deal three damage to any target, followed by the option for the affected player or permanent's controller to pay two Red mana to copy the spell and select a new target. The foil treatment adds a shimmering finish that distinguishes this version within the set, appealing to collectors who value visual quality alongside gameplay mechanics. As a staple in Red mana strategies, Chain Lightning offers strategic flexibility that has resonated with players since its release. Collectors often seek out specific foil variants from the Battlebond set to complete their collections or for their aesthetic appeal. The combination of its efficient damage output and conditional copying ability makes it a notable inclusion in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Whether you are building a deck or expanding your library, this card represents a key piece of the Battlebond era.
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Chain Lightning
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Christopher Moeller
Card Stock
English
Foil
{R}
Sorcery
R
Card Text
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Chain Lightning deals 3 damage to any target. Then that player or that permanent's controller may pay {R}{R}. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.