Can I lightning bolt a planeswalker?
Lightning Bolt – yes, it can target a planeswalker – it now says “any target”.
Is lightning bolt banned in EDH?
Lightning Bolt is banned in Extended (because it rotated out).
What spells can target Planeswalkers?
The rule states that you cannot directly target a Planeswalker with damage dealing spells—instead, you must target a player and then redirect the damage from that player to a Planeswalker they control.
Can you burn a planeswalker?
You can’t burn a Planeswalker before it uses a loyalty ability.
Does the player count as a planeswalker?
Does a planeswalker count as a player? Even though the players in a game are referred to as “Planeswalkers” by the marketing division of Wizards of the Coast, planeswalker cards in the game are definitely not players. The only similarity that planeswalkers have to players is that you can attack them during combat.
Is lightning bolt legal?
Lightning Bolt is played in every format it’s legal in, and on the kitchen table too.
What sets are lightning bolt in?
| Card Name: | Set | Block |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning Bolt | Unlimited Edition | Core Sets |
| Lightning Bolt | Revised Edition | Core Sets |
| Lightning Bolt | Fourth Edition | Core Sets |
| Lightning Bolt | Magic 2010 | Core Sets |
Who was the first Planeswalker lore?
The first five planeswalkers to be printed are known as the Lorwyn Five: Ajani, Jace, Liliana, Chandra, and Garruk.
Can you swing at a planeswalker?
Yes, after you choose which creatures are attacking, you may choose whether they are attacking the defending player or a planeswalker that player controls. From the comprehensive rules: 508.1.