Lightning Talons is a red Enchantment — Aura card from the 2019 Magic: The Gathering The List series, offering a potent +3/+0 boost and first strike to enchanted creatures.
Lightning Talons
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • The List
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Released in 2019 as part of Magic: The Gathering's The List series, Lightning Talons (BBD-180) stands out as a versatile red enchantment for collectors and players alike. This card, illustrated by Johann Bodin, functions as an Aura that attaches to a creature, transforming its combat capabilities significantly. By granting the enchanted creature +3/+0 power and the first strike keyword, it allows the creature to deal damage before opponents can respond, making it a strategic tool in the red mana pool. Lightning Talons exemplifies this with its straightforward yet impactful effect, appealing to those who appreciate efficient enchantment effects. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out specific set codes like PLST for their completeness and historical context within the game's evolving lore. Whether you are building a themed collection of enchantments or simply appreciate the mechanical elegance of Aura cards, Lightning Talons offers a solid addition to your portfolio. Its clear rules text and distinct red identity make it a recognizable piece for fans of the format. For those interested in the broader ecosystem of Magic: The Gathering, this card serves as a tangible link to the 2019 era of design and gameplay innovation.
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Lightning Talons
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Johann Bodin
Card Stock
English
{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