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Rhystic LightningHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Prophecy· June 5, 2000
Carte Magic Rhystic Lightning

Rhystic Lightning is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

Rhystic Lightning deals 4 damage to any target unless that permanent's controller or that player pays {2}. If they do, Rhystic Lightning deals 2 damage to the permanent or player.

How it works : Rhystic Lightning

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    The player gets the option to pay when this spell resolves.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Legal formats

legacypaupervintagecommanderoathbreakerpaupercommanderduelpremodernpredhtlr
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