Chain Lightning
Chain Lightning deals 3 damage to any target. Then that player or that permanent's controller may pay RR. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.
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Legality
9 formatsB/R history
Rulings
4- 2022-12-08
As Chain Lightning resolves, either the original or one of the copies, the targeted player or the controller of the targeted permanent may copy it. The copy has the same text, target, and color as the resolving spell, though the player creating the copy may choose a new target for it. Once that copy is created (or not), the Chain Lightning finishes resolving and leaves the stack.
- 2022-12-08
If the targeted player or permanent is an illegal target as Chain Lightning tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve and none of its effects happen. It can't be copied.
- 2022-12-08
The copy of Chain Lightning is created on the stack, so it's not cast. Abilities that trigger when a player casts a spell won't trigger. Players may respond to that spell before it resolves.
- 2022-12-08
The player putting the copy of the spell on the stack controls that copy.
Versions
17| Set | No. | Year | Rarity | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA3Arena Anthology 3Online | 12 | 2025 | Common | Christopher Moeller |
| MB2Mystery Booster 2 | 55 | 2024 | Common | Christopher Moeller |
| DMRDominaria Remastered | 113 | 2023 | Common | Christopher Moeller |
| DMRDominaria Remastered | 316 | 2023 | Common | Christopher Moeller |
| JMPJumpstart | 302 | 2020 | Uncommon | Christopher Moeller |
| SLDSecret Lair Drop | 370 | 2019 | Rare | Ayako Ishiguro |
| SLDSecret Lair Drop | 2047 | 2019 | Rare | Adam Volker |
| SLDSecret Lair Drop | 2052 | 2019 | Rare | Adam Volker |
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| BBDBattlebond | 171 | 2018 | Uncommon | Christopher Moeller |
| MP2Amonkhet Invocations | 26 | 2017 | Special | Igor Kieryluk |
| EMAEternal Masters | 123 | 2016 | Uncommon | Christopher Moeller |
| VMAVintage MastersOnline | 153 | 2014 | Common | Christopher Moeller |
| PD2Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning | 16 | 2010 | Common | Christopher Moeller |
| TD0Magic Online Theme DecksOnline | MX-42290 | 2010 | Common | Sandra Everingham |
| TD0Magic Online Theme DecksOnline | MX-42203 | 2010 | Common | Sandra Everingham |
| ME3Masters Edition IIIOnline | 90 | 2009 | Common | Sandra Everingham |
| LEGLegends | MX-45338 | 1994 | Common | Sandra Everingham |
In sealed products
Pull odds for signed-in users| Product | Set | Chance | Expected copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Festival in a Box Amsterdam 2026 Bundle · Box set | SLD | ||
| Secret Lair Festival in a Box Las Vegas 2026 Bundle · Box set | SLD | ||
| Secret Lair Festival in a Box Atlanta 2025 Bundle · Box set | SLD | ||
| Secret Lair Festival in a Box Las Vegas 2025 Bundle · Box set | SLD | ||
| Secret Lair Festival in a Box Chicago 2025 Bundle · Box set | SLD | ||
| Mystery Booster 2 Booster Box · Booster box | MB2 | ||
| Mystery Booster 2 Booster Pack · Booster pack | MB2 | ||
| Secret Lair Festival in a Box Las Vegas 2024 Bundle · Box set | SLD |