Lightning Mauler — Pair Up and Strike
Lightning Mauler from Innistrad Remastered brings a precise, tactical edge to red aggro and combo shells. The card reads Soulbond and grants haste to itself and its partner while paired, which turns a turn two Mauler into an immediate clock when you have a token or a cheap creature ready to pair. The retro frame art shows a berserker mid-leap with electricity cracking off his blade, a clean visual cue for the card's tempo role.
Play this 2/1 for {1}{R} to pressure life totals or to enable surprise damage with creatures that normally enter tapped or unable to attack. It pairs well with creatures that benefit from attacking the turn they arrive or with sacrifice engines that need an early attacker. Add it to aggressive red lists, token builds, or any deck looking for a low-cost way to punch through defenses. Pick up this Light Play retro frame if you want a functional, characterful inclusion that fits Innistrad’s fight-first flavor.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Berserker
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Soulbond. As long as this creature is paired with another creature, both creatures have haste.
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Power / Toughness – 2/1
