The Ball Lightning card from the 2000 Magic: The Gathering Beatdown Box Set, featuring a powerful Elemental creature with Trample and Haste.
Ball Lightning
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Beatdown Box Set
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Ball Lightning is a notable creature card from the 2000 Magic: The Gathering Beatdown Box Set, identified as card number 35 with the set code BTD. Classified as a Rare card, this Elemental creature demands three Red mana to cast and boasts a formidable 6/1 power and toughness. Its unique gameplay mechanics allow it to attack immediately upon entering the battlefield due to Haste, while Trample enables it to push excess damage through blockers. However, the card’s design includes a self-limiting condition, requiring the owner to sacrifice it at the beginning of the end step. This creates a dynamic playstyle where players must strategically deploy the creature for maximum impact before it is removed from play. The Beatdown Box Set itself represents a distinct era in Magic: The Gathering history, appealing to collectors who appreciate the game's evolving mechanics and card designs. As a piece of TCG history, Ball Lightning offers both nostalgic value and mechanical intrigue for enthusiasts. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Beatdown Box Set collections or to add a unique, high-impact creature to their vintage archives. The card’s bold red identity and aggressive stats make it a memorable addition to any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's library.
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Ball Lightning
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Dave Dorman
Card Stock
English
{R}{R}{R}
Creature — Elemental
6 / 1
R
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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.