Chain Lightning

Sorcery, R (1)
Chain Lightning deals 3 damage to target creature or player. Then that player or that creature's controller may pay {R}{R}. If the player does, he or she may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.¹
Illus. Sandra Everingham

Gatherer Card Rulings [Nov 2009]

• 10/4/2004: Paying to make Chain Lightning continue is done as part of the resolution of the spell.
• 10/4/2004: The copy is a spell, so it can be targeted by other spells and abilities that target a spell.
• 10/4/2004: The player putting the copy spell on the stack controls that spell.
• 10/4/2004: The spell copy has all the text and can result in itself being copied.

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy Banned in Extended, Standard
Printings (1/2)	Legends (Common)