Name
Obliterating Bolt
Mana Cost
Type
Sorcery
Set
Foundations
Rarity
Uncommon
Text
Obliterating Bolt deals 4 damage to target creature or planeswalker. If that creature or planeswalker would die this turn, exile it instead.
Flavor Text
In desperation, Pero called on his memory of a lightning storm that nearly killed his family. When he opened his eyes, only smoke and dust remained.
Number
#629
Other Prints
The Brothers' War
Legal Formats
Alchemy | Brawl | Commander | Duel | Future | Gladiator | Historic | Legacy | Modern | Oathbreaker | Pioneer | Standard | Standard Brawl | Timeless | Vintage
Availability
Arena | Magic Online | Paper
Rulings
(08/11/2024)
Obliterating Bolt's replacement effect will exile the target creature if it would die this turn for any reason, not just due to lethal damage.
Artist
Campbell White
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