Lightning Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
8 common questions about Lightning Storm in MTG — View Lightning Storm
What does Lightning Storm do?
Lightning Storm is a Instant. Its Oracle text reads: "Lightning Storm deals X damage to any target, where X is 3 plus the number of charge counters on Lightning Storm. Discard a land card: Put two charge counters on Lightning Storm. You may choose a new target for it. Any player may activate this ability but only if Lightning Storm is on the stack." — view the full Oracle text on Scryfall.
What type of card is Lightning Storm?
Lightning Storm is a Instant. It is a Uncommon card from the Coldsnap set.
What format is Lightning Storm legal in?
Lightning Storm is legal in: Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Learn more about Modern format in our wiki.
How much does Lightning Storm cost?
The current market price for Lightning Storm is approximately $0.34 USD. Prices fluctuate based on demand, format legality, and new set releases. View the latest price and price history chart. Buy on TCGPlayer.
What set is Lightning Storm from?
Lightning Storm was printed in Coldsnap. Browse all cards from Coldsnap.
Is Lightning Storm good in Commander?
Yes, Lightning Storm is legal in Commander. It has 32 known combos in Commander. See all combos with Lightning Storm. Learn more about the Commander format in our wiki.
What are the best combos with Lightning Storm?
Lightning Storm has 32 known combos. The most popular include: Stormchaser Drake + Wheel of Sun and Moon + Abundance + Vesuvan Shapeshifter (Infinite self-discard triggers, Infinite damage to one opponent); Stormchaser Drake + Wheel of Sun and Moon + Abundance + Omni-Changeling (Infinite damage to one opponent, Infinite self-discard triggers); Stormchaser Drake + Wheel of Sun and Moon + Abundance + Chameleon, Master of Disguise (Infinite self-discard triggers, Infinite damage to one opponent). View all combos with Lightning Storm.
What cards are similar to Lightning Storm?
There are 20 cards similar to Lightning Storm with comparable effects or strategies. Some notable alternatives include Armageddon Clock, Task Mage Assembly, Chain of Plasma. View all cards similar to Lightning Storm.
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