The 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations release features Burst Lightning as card number 192, a versatile red Instant that allows players to deal damage to any target.
Burst Lightning
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Foundations
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Released in 2024 as part of the Foundations series, Burst Lightning is card number 192 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Illustrated by Vance Kovacs, this common red Instant is designed for players seeking efficient removal options. The card features a mana cost of {R} and allows the caster to deal 2 damage to any target. Additionally, the inclusion of a kicker cost of {4} provides an alternative option to deal 4 damage instead, offering strategic flexibility during gameplay. For collectors, this card represents a key component of the Foundations set, which reintroduced classic mechanics to a new generation of players. The straightforward design and functional art make it a staple for those building red-based decks or completing their Foundations collection. Whether used in casual games or competitive formats, Burst Lightning remains a recognizable and powerful tool in the red mana pool. Its inclusion in the Foundations product ensures that both new and veteran players have access to this essential spell. Collectors often look for specific printings of this card to round out their set, making it a popular item among enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering universe. The card's ability to adapt to different game states through its kicker mechanic adds depth to its design, appealing to those who appreciate strategic card interactions.
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Burst Lightning
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Vance Kovacs
Card Stock
English
{R}
Instant
R
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Kicker {4} (You may pay an additional {4} as you cast this spell.) Burst Lightning deals 2 damage to any target. If this spell was kicked, it deals 4 damage instead.