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Lightning Strike | MTG Deck Rec

Lightning Strike

Lightning Strike

Instant

Lightning Strike deals 3 damage to any target.

Legal in Commander
About $0.09

What it does

burn any
spot removal

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Art from Lightning Strike by Toni Infante

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