The best. And who in their right mind rated less than a 5?!
Posted By:
Alqatrkapa
(2/17/2010 7:53:04 PM)
Best post ever, Doc Kenneth.
This card is the undeniable proof that creature power-ramping has gotten out of hand. Red finally gets the boost that it deserved, since every color has gotten better at dealing with red, except red (although bolt helps aggro and counter-aggro, go red/blue!).
Shock simply wouldn't have made it in M10, nor would Volcanic Hammer.
Posted By:
Entropic_Acolyte
(5/10/2010 12:55:40 PM)
Got 2 so far in my red deck, definitely gonna get 2 more. Incredible that teh best burn spell ever (3 dmg to creature or player for 1 mana instant speed) is common! How can you rate this other than 5/5? If it's because of colour hate, just make a red deck too so you can also enjoy this, that's what I did ;)
They should have kept it at this 1mana for 3dmg, flame slash was a mistake imo.
Posted By:
Sironos
(5/19/2010 11:50:51 AM)
If you don't rate this a 5 out of 5 you have no brain and should quit Magic. I don't think it should have been reprinted, but there are nonetheless 4 in my R/G deck.
Posted By:
ChaoticNature
(7/19/2009 3:04:16 AM)
The best source of cheap, powerful damage to creature or players is back. Marvelous.
Posted By:
SavageBrain89
(7/10/2009 1:34:49 PM)
Holy snap on a crack sandwich, it's ELMINSTER FUDD!
KILL DA WABBIT! KILL DA WABBIT! KILL DA WABBIT!
Posted By:
DarthParallax
(1/15/2012 1:02:14 PM)
Just when I decide to start playing Magic again, *YOU* of all cards return. The bane of my days as a newbie, the horror of my time as a starter, and the single most annoying card I can think right off the bat (well good'ol lightning ball also returned... ***). However I find this irony refreshing, we'll see how both of us adapt to the new rules.
Enough with my whining, back with a worthwhile comment: Lightning is an excellent card for aggro themed deck. Will give a quick advantage against pretty much all decks without creatures that have only (1) mana summoning cost, plus using a counter spell might not be the best idea (might want to save it for an emergency). I also love the flavor text; it is deliciously ironic and incredibly adequate. This card definitely deserves a 4/5 for being an excellent game opener and for sheer nostalgia overflow.
Posted By:
Fredin
(7/19/2009 10:00:03 PM)
I swore they would never bring this card back. I had been saying it for years. I have never been so happy to be wrong. And the fact that they pay homage to it in the flavor text just makes it that much better.
Posted By:
CrimsonVoid
(8/10/2009 1:58:23 PM)
One of Mtg's best cards in my opinion. :D
Posted By:
Kruce
(11/20/2009 8:59:38 PM)
Oh yes. Hell yes.
Posted By:
ClockworkSwordfish
(1/16/2010 2:06:53 PM)