Lightning Phoenix
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Flying, haste
This creature can't block.
At the beginning of your end step, if an opponent was dealt 3 or more damage this turn, you may pay {R}. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
What it does
Tagged as Recursion — the jobs the deck report counts it toward.
Keyword reminders
Official rulings
- Lightning Phoenix's last ability looks at how much damage was dealt to opponents in the turn, even if it wasn't in your graveyard when the damage was dealt. It doesn't care if opponents gained life, even if they gained more than they were dealt damage. (2020-06-23)
- Lightning Phoenix's last ability triggers only if it's in your graveyard as your end step begins and only if an opponent was dealt 3 or more damage before your end step begins. (2020-06-23)
- If an opponent is dealt 3 or more damage and loses the game, Lightning Phoenix's ability triggers as your end step begins. (2020-06-23)
Printings & prices
Every set Lightning Phoenix has been printed in, with the art, the finishes and the market price of each — the headline price above is the cheapest of these.
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