This Magic: The Gathering trading card features the Ball Lightning Elemental from the 2001 Judge Gift Cards set. Printed as a rare foil with card number 1.
Ball Lightning
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Judge Gift Cards 2001
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Description
The 2001 Judge Gift Cards set includes the Ball Lightning card, designated as card number 1 in the G01 series. This Magic: The Gathering trading card game card is a Creature — Elemental with a mana cost of {R}{R}{R} and a mana value of 3. Printed with a rare foil treatment, the card features artwork by Quinton Hoover. It possesses 6 power and 1 toughness, and includes the printed keywords Trample, Haste, and an end-of-step sacrifice ability. ## What is the mana cost for Ball Lightning? The mana cost is {R}{R}{R}, requiring three red mana to cast. This results in a mana value of 3. ## Who illustrated the Ball Lightning card? Quinton Hoover is the credited artist for the illustration on this 2001 Judge Gift Cards foil card. ## What are the stats for this Elemental creature? Ball Lightning has 6 power and 1 toughness. It is a red Elemental creature with the keywords Trample and Haste.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Ball Lightning
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Quinton Hoover
Card Stock
English
Foil
{R}{R}{R}
Creature — Elemental
6 / 1
R
Card Text
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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.
"Life, struck sharp on death, Makes awful lightning." —Elizabeth Barrett Browning, "Aurora Leigh"
FAQ
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What is the mana cost for Ball Lightning?
The mana cost is {R}{R}{R}, requiring three red mana to cast. This results in a mana value of 3.
Who illustrated the Ball Lightning card?
Quinton Hoover is the credited artist for the illustration on this 2001 Judge Gift Cards foil card.
What are the stats for this Elemental creature?
Ball Lightning has 6 power and 1 toughness. It is a red Elemental creature with the keywords Trample and Haste.
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