Lightning Cloud vs Lightning Rift — MTG Card Comparison
Lightning Rift is the stronger card — it costs less mana (2 vs 4), is legal in more formats (3 vs 0).
Lightning Cloud
Whenever a player casts a red spell, you may pay {R}. If you do, this enchantment deals 1 damage to any target.
*The mightiest clouds sit upon spires of fire.
—Femeref adage*
Lightning Rift
Whenever a player cycles a card, you may pay {1}. If you do, this enchantment deals 2 damage to any target.
| Stat | Lightning Cloud | Lightning Rift |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {3}{R} | {1}{R} |
| CMC | 4 | 2 |
| Type | Enchantment | Enchantment |
| Rarity | Rare | Uncommon |
| Set | Visions | Dominaria Remastered |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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