Enchantment, 3R (4) Whenever a player casts a red spell, you may pay {R}. If you do, Lightning Cloud deals 1 damage to target creature or player.1 The mightiest clouds sit upon spires of fire. -Femeref adage
Illus. John Matson
10/4/2004: You pick the target when putting the triggered ability on the stack, but you don't choose whether or not to pay {R} until the triggered ability resolves.