Riddle of Lightning (Journey into Nyx #107)

Riddle of Lightning {3}{R}{R}

Instant

Choose any target. Scry 3, then reveal the top card of your library. Riddle of Lightning deals damage equal to that card’s mana value to that permanent or player.

Illustrated by Daarken

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Notes and Rules Information for Riddle of Lightning:
  • If the chosen target is an illegal target by the time Riddle of Lightning tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve. You don't scry 3 or reveal any card. (2021-03-19)
  • If a card in a player's library has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0. (2021-03-19)