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Lightning Skelemental

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Trample, haste Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player discards two cards. At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this creature.

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IN COMMANDER

Lightning Skelemental at a glance

Commander
Legal
Colour identity
Black and Red
What it does
Discard
Popularity
#10,529 on EDHREC
Mana cost
{B}{R}{R}
Rarity
Rare
First printed
2019 · 2 printings
Artist
Nicholas Gregory

Popularity rank from EDHREC, card data from Scryfall.

CARD OVERVIEW

Lightning Skelemental

Trample, haste Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player discards two cards. At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this creature.

TYPECreature — Elemental Skeleton
MANA{B}{R}{R}
COLOR IDENTITYBR
PRINTINGMH1 · #208
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Ashling, Flame DancerAshling, Flame DancerLegendary Creature — Elemental ShamanMaha, Its Feathers NightMaha, Its Feathers NightLegendary Creature — Elemental BirdTinybones, Bauble BurglarTinybones, Bauble BurglarLegendary Creature — Skeleton RogueMagmakin ArtilleristMagmakin ArtilleristCreature — Elemental PirateRottenmouth ViperRottenmouth ViperCreature — Elemental SnakeBirgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of BountyBirgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of BountyLegendary Creature — God // Legendary Artifact

COMMANDERS

Commanders that make the most of Lightning Skelemental

Legal commanders for its colour identity whose own abilities care about what this card does.

Chainer, Nightmare AdeptChainer, Nightmare AdeptLegendary Creature — Human MinionKefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of RuinKefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of RuinLegendary Creature — Human Wizard // Legendary Creature — Avatar WizardSauron, the Dark LordSauron, the Dark LordLegendary Creature — Avatar HorrorNorman Osborn // Green GoblinNorman Osborn // Green GoblinLegendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain // Legendary Creature — Goblin Human VillainThe Balrog of MoriaThe Balrog of MoriaLegendary Creature — Avatar DemonCeles, Rune KnightCeles, Rune KnightLegendary Creature — Human Wizard Knight

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FAQ

Questions about Lightning Skelemental

What does Lightning Skelemental do?

Trample, haste Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player discards two cards. At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this creature.

Is Lightning Skelemental legal in Commander?

Yes, Lightning Skelemental is legal in Commander.

What colour identity is Lightning Skelemental?

Black and Red. A Commander deck can only include it if the commander's colour identity contains these colours.

Which commanders work with Lightning Skelemental?

Commanders whose abilities use what it does include Chainer, Nightmare Adept, Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin, Sauron, the Dark Lord and Norman Osborn // Green Goblin.

What cards are similar to Lightning Skelemental?

Cards that do a similar job include Ashling, Flame Dancer, Maha, Its Feathers Night, Tinybones, Bauble Burglar and Magmakin Artillerist.

Can I see what I can build with Lightning Skelemental?

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