Chain Lightning
Sorcery
Oracle Text
Chain Lightning deals 3 damage to any target. Then that player or that permanent's controller may pay . If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.
Legalities
legal
13brawlcommanderduelgladiatorhistoriclegacyoathbreakerpauperpaupercommanderpennypredhtimelessvintage
Not Legal
8alchemyfuturemodernoldschool
Other Printings (16)
Arena Anthology 3
#12 · common
Secret Lair Drop
#2052 · rare
Secret Lair Drop
#2047 · rare
Mystery Booster 2
#55 · common
Dominaria Remastered
#316 · common
Dominaria Remastered
#113 · common
Secret Lair Drop
#370 · rare
Jumpstart
#302 · uncommon
Battlebond
#171 · uncommon
Amonkhet Invocations
#26 · special
Eternal Masters
#123 · uncommon
Vintage Masters
#153 · common
Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning
#16 · common
Magic Online Theme Decks
#A55 · common
Magic Online Theme Decks
#B14 · common
Legends
#137 · common
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Rulings
As Chain Lightning resolves, either the original or one of the copies, the targeted player or the controller of the targeted permanent may copy it. The copy has the same text, target, and color as the resolving spell, though the player creating the copy may choose a new target for it. Once that copy is created (or not), the Chain Lightning finishes resolving and leaves the stack.
wotc · 2022-12-08
The player putting the copy of the spell on the stack controls that copy.
wotc · 2022-12-08
The copy of Chain Lightning is created on the stack, so it's not cast. Abilities that trigger when a player casts a spell won't trigger. Players may respond to that spell before it resolves.
wotc · 2022-12-08
If the targeted player or permanent is an illegal target as Chain Lightning tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve and none of its effects happen. It can't be copied.
wotc · 2022-12-08