Lightning Axe is an uncommon instant from the 2023 Shadows over Innistrad Remastered expansion, identified by card number 166 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Lightning Axe
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows over Innistrad Remastered
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Lightning Axe, card number 166, is an uncommon instant from the 2023 Shadows over Innistrad Remastered expansion in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This release, often referenced by the set code SIR, offers collectors a chance to acquire a specific piece of the remastered era. The card features artwork by Jason A. Engle and carries a mana cost of {R} with a mana value of 1, making it a efficient option for Red-aligned strategies. In gameplay, Lightning Axe allows players to deal 5 damage to a target creature. To cast this spell, a player must either discard a card from their hand or pay an alternative cost of {5}. This flexibility in casting costs adds strategic depth to the card, appealing to collectors who appreciate versatile mechanics. As part of the Shadows over Innistrad Remastered series, this card represents a reimagining of classic elements for modern play. Collectors building their Magic: The Gathering collections often seek out specific card numbers and set codes to complete their libraries. The presence of this uncommon card in the 2023 release provides a tangible connection to the broader Shadows over Innistrad narrative within the Magic: The Gathering universe. For those interested in the artistic and mechanical details of this release, Lightning Axe stands as a notable entry in the SIR catalog.
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Lightning Axe
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Jason A. Engle
Card Stock
English
{R}
Instant
R
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As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card or pay {5}. Lightning Axe deals 5 damage to target creature.