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17 May 2024: Card library updated.

Rhystic Lightning

2R · Instant

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.

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