Spark the Play
Burst Lightning is a compact, efficient removal spell from the Foundations set that rewards timing and mana flexibility. This Near Mint Foil edition gives you the same clean play pattern as the regular print while adding a reflective finish that stands out in a binder or display sleeve. As an Instant you can use it on an opponent turn to protect a board position, finish off a creature, or redirect damage to a planeswalker when the situation calls for precision.
Mechanically simple and strategically deep, Burst Lightning deals 2 damage to any target for a single red mana with a kicker option for an extra 4 mana to push it to 4 damage. Use it to clear early blockers, finish off a key threat, or convert excess mana into a clean answer. The art shows a raw strike hitting a monolithic spire, a small nod to the Foundations set theme of elemental force shaping the field. Add this Near Mint Foil to a modern red deck or to a curated collection for reliable utility and foil appeal.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {R}
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Card Type – Instant
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Subtypes – None
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Kicker 4 (You may pay an additional 4 as you cast this spell.) Burst Lightning deals 2 damage to any target. If this spell was kicked, it deals 4 damage instead.
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Power / Toughness – N A
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Loyalty – N A
