The Lightning Elemental is a common red creature card from the Magic 2010 (M10) core set. Numbered 147, it features the Haste keyword and a 4/1 power/toughness stat line.
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic 2010
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The Lightning Elemental is a common creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Magic 2010 core set, identified by the set code M10 and released in 2009. As the 147th card in the base checklist, this red Elemental carries a mana cost of {3}{R} and a mana value of 4. It functions as a 4/1 creature with the Haste ability, allowing it to attack or tap for abilities immediately upon entering the battlefield. This card is number 147 in the Magic 2010 base set. The card’s design includes flavor text by William Knox, which references the transient nature of life and death through poetic imagery. The artwork is by Kev Walker, whose illustrations help define the visual identity of this era of the game. The Lightning Elemental appeals to players who enjoy red-based strategies that emphasize speed and aggression. Its Haste ability makes it a flexible option for early-game attacks or surprise damage. For those building collections centered on specific sets or creature types, this card represents a standard part of the M10 foundation. It is a straightforward inclusion for anyone looking to round out their Magic 2010 collection or explore the mechanics of red creatures from this period. Its simple yet effective design and gameplay mechanics make it a familiar sight in both casual and competitive playstyles from the late 2000s.
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Lightning Elemental
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Kev Walker
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English
{3}{R}
Creature — Elemental
4 / 1
R
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Haste (This creature can attack and {T} as soon as it comes under your control.)
"A flash of the lightning, a break of the wave, He passes from life to his rest in the grave." —William Knox, "Mortality"
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