“"If you do it right, they'll never know what hit them." —General Jarkeld, the Arctic Fox”
Lightning Blow - Masters Edition III (#18) - Illustrated by Harold McNeill - Magic: The Gathering Card

Lightning Blow

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {1}{W}

Oracle Rules Text: Target creature gains first strike until end of turn. Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.

Flavor Text: "If you do it right, they'll never know what hit them." —General Jarkeld, the Arctic Fox

Set: Masters Edition III (#18), Rarity: Common, Artist: Harold McNeill

Instant White Common Reserved List
Historical Printings & Sets (7)
6 Languages
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2 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Lightning Blow - Masters Edition III MTG card scan Lightning Blow Masters Edition III Viewing ME3 Common Harold McNeill 2009-09-07
Lightning Blow - Ice Age MTG card scan Lightning Blow Ice Age ICE Rare Harold McNeill 1995-06-03

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