Lightning Storm is card #89 from the 2006 Coldsnap expansion of Magic: The Gathering, featuring an uncommon rarity and distinctive charge counter gameplay.
Lightning Storm
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Coldsnap
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Lightning Storm, identified as card number 89 in the 2006 Coldsnap expansion of Magic: The Gathering, represents a unique mechanical approach within the brand's history. Released as an uncommon instant, this card introduces a dynamic resource management system centered around charge counters. Players utilize a discard ability to add counters to the card, directly amplifying its damage output when cast. This interaction between card storage and immediate effect offers a strategic depth that appeals to collectors who appreciate innovative design in the Coldsnap set. The product is defined by its mana cost of three red mana and its specific rules text, which allows for flexible targeting based on accumulated resources. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, Lightning Storm serves as a notable example of experimental card design from the mid-2000s. Collectors often seek this card number for its role in the set's narrative and mechanics. Whether building a complete set of Coldsnap cards or focusing on unique artifact interactions, this card remains a significant piece for dedicated hobbyists. Its enduring presence in the collector community highlights the lasting impact of the 2006 release on the broader Magic: The Gathering ecosystem.
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Card Details
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Lightning Storm
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Luca Zontini
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}{R}
Instant
R
Card Text
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Lightning Storm deals X damage to any target, where X is 3 plus the number of charge counters on Lightning Storm. Discard a land card: Put two charge counters on Lightning Storm. You may choose a new target for it. Any player may activate this ability but only if Lightning Storm is on the stack.