Lightning Axe
Instant, {R}
Oracle Text
As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card or pay {5}.
Lightning Axe deals 5 damage to target creature.
Power Level
Competitive Utilization
| Format | Archetype | Tier | Copies | Deck % | Board | Real Freq |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pioneer | Izzet Phoenix(3.0%) | A | 2.9 | 100% | Main | 2.90 |
| pioneer | Izzet Midrange(13.3%) | A | 2.0 | 80% | Main | 1.60 |
| pauper | Inside Out Combo(0.7%) | C | 2.4 | 35% | Main | 0.84 |
| cedh | Magda, Brazen Outlaw(0.7%) | 1.0 | 0% | Main | 0.00 | |
| cedh | Reyhan, Last of the Abzan / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh(0.1%) | 1.0 | 2% | Main | 0.02 | |
| cedh | Jeska, Thrice Reborn / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%) | 1.0 | 22% | Main | 0.21 | |
| cedh | Ashling, Flame Dancer(0.1%) | 1.0 | 1% | Main | 0.01 | |
| cedh | Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin(0.4%) | 1.0 | 0% | Main | 0.00 | |
| cedh | Francisco, Fowl Marauder / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh(0.0%) | 1.0 | 40% | Main | 0.40 | |
| cedh | Zada, Hedron Grinder(0.0%) | 1.0 | 2% | Main | 0.02 | |
| cedh | Krenko, Mob Boss(0.1%) | 1.0 | 1% | Main | 0.01 |