Lightning Talons is a common foil enchantment card from the Magic 2014 set, numbered 144. It provides a +3/+0 bonus and first strike to enchanted creatures.
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic 2014
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The Lightning Talons card, numbered 144 in the Magic 2014 set, is a common foil enchantment from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released in 2013, this card functions as an Aura that attaches to a creature. When enchanted, the creature gains a +3/+0 power and toughness boost along with the first strike ability, allowing it to deal combat damage before creatures without that keyword. The mana cost to cast this card is {2}{R}, making it a red mana investment with a total mana value of three. Designed by Johann Bodin, the foil treatment adds a reflective finish to the card's surface, distinguishing it from the standard nonfoil version found in booster packs. The flavor text, attributed to Pel Javya, a Wojek investigator, hints at the violent nature of the spell, suggesting victims were either clawed to death or struck by lightning, possibly both. This thematic element complements the card's aggressive gameplay effect. The Magic 2014 core set includes the Lightning Talons card, numbered 144. The Lightning Talons card is a straightforward yet effective tool for aggressive decks, providing immediate board impact. Its common rarity and foil variant make it accessible for new players while offering a desirable finish for seasoned collectors. The card's design and rules text remain consistent with the era's printing standards, ensuring it fits seamlessly into any Magic: The Gathering collection focused on the Magic 2014 era.
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Lightning Talons
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Johann Bodin
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{R}
Enchantment — Aura
R
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +3/+0 and has first strike. (It deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
"The victim was either clawed to death or struck by lightning. Possibly both." —Pel Javya, Wojek investigator
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