Lightning, Army of One - Synergies

Connection cards matter only if they help Lightning personally deal combat damage. Check exact versions before turning broad evasion cards into a Lightning signal.

Nonbasic-land evasionTrailblazer's BootsFIC versionView card ->Unblockable EquipmentWhispersilk CloakDST versionView card ->Evasion EquipmentProwler's HelmTHS versionView card ->Protection and evasion EquipmentBrotherhood RegaliaACR versionView card ->Trample and lifelink EquipmentShadowspearTHB versionView card ->Creature evasion AuraSpirit MantleSOC versionView card ->Evasion and card draw AuraUnquestioned AuthorityCNS versionView card ->MTGFlying AuraGryff's BoonConnection enablersView card ->Unblockable enablerKey to the CityC21 versionView card ->Evasion landAccess TunnelOTC versionView card ->Unblockable landRogue's PassageLCC versionView card ->Legendary combat landShinka, the Bloodsoaked KeepPLST versionView card ->Protection and pseudo-evasionSkrelv, Defector MiteONE versionView card ->Protection creatureMother of RunesDDO versionView card ->Protection creatureGiver of RunesPLST versionView card ->One-shot protectionApostle's BlessingMM2 versionView card ->Protection modal landSejiri ShelterZNR versionView card ->

Double strike and damage-doubling effects need rules checks. First-strike combat damage can establish Stagger before normal combat damage.

Repeatable double strikeDuelist's HeritageMKC versionView card ->Double strike EquipmentFireshriekerNEC versionView card ->Flash double strike EquipmentEmbercleavePLST versionView card ->Damage doubler EquipmentInquisitor's FlailISD versionView card ->Double-power Equipment or trickTwo-Handed AxeCLB versionView card ->Double strike Equipment creatureLizard BladesNEO versionView card ->Soulbond double strikeSilverblade PaladinC14 versionView card ->Equipment double strike payoffReyav, Master SmithMUL versionView card ->Double strike trickTemur Battle RagePLST versionView card ->Power-doubling trickUnleash FurySCD versionView card ->MTGDouble strike or copy modeTwinfernoDouble strike / damage multiplicationView card ->Double strike, damage, or protectionBoros CharmA25 versionView card ->Damage-doubling enchantmentUncivil UnrestMOC versionView card ->Team double strike and lifelinkTrue ConvictionSCD versionView card ->Damage amplifierGisela, Blade of GoldnightMKC versionView card ->Triple-damage enchantmentFiery EmancipationMAR versionView card ->Convoke triple-damage enchantmentCity on FireMOM versionView card ->

Equipment has many reprints, premium versions, and Commander demand outside Lightning. Check exact printing, finish, seller count, and current listings.

Premium Equipment watchMjölnir, Hammer of ThorMSH versionView card ->Final Fantasy Equipment watchBuster SwordFIN versionView card ->Legendary power boostBlackblade ReforgedDMC versionView card ->Combat damage EquipmentSword of Fire and Ice2XM versionView card ->Combat damage EquipmentSword of Feast and FamineACR versionView card ->Protection and value EquipmentSword of Hearth and HomeMH2 versionView card ->Card flow EquipmentSword of Forge and FrontierONE versionView card ->Attack ramp EquipmentSword of the AnimistMSC versionView card ->Living Weapon ramp EquipmentBitterthorn, Nissa's AnimusSOC versionView card ->Auto-attach and indestructible EquipmentHammer of NazahnMSC versionView card ->Flash indestructible EquipmentMithril CoatLTR versionView card ->Legendary protection EquipmentChampion's HelmPIP versionView card ->Commander protection EquipmentCommander's PlateCMR versionView card ->Artifact-count scaling EquipmentNettlecystMH2 versionView card ->Artifact-count burst EquipmentCranial Plating40K versionView card ->Equipment tutor engineSunforgerCMR versionView card ->Top-end removal EquipmentArgentum ArmorC17 versionView card ->Large power EquipmentColossus HammerM20 versionView card ->

Protection spells are broad Commander staples. Separate Lightning-specific attention from wider white and red Commander demand.

Haste and protection EquipmentLightning GreavesDRC versionView card ->Haste and protection EquipmentSwiftfoot BootsC14 versionView card ->Phase-out EquipmentRobe of StarsAFC versionView card ->Cheap protectionBlacksmith's SkillMH2 versionView card ->Budget protectionLoran's EscapeBRO versionView card ->Free board protectionFlawless ManeuverONC versionView card ->Convoke protectionClever ConcealmentMSC versionView card ->Board protectionTeferi's Protection2X2 versionView card ->Free commander protectionDeflecting SwatC20 versionView card ->One-mana protectionRebuff the WickedPLC versionView card ->Player and permanent protectionSurge of SalvationPLST versionView card ->Blink protectionEphemeratePLST versionView card ->Recovery spellSevinne's ReclamationSOC versionView card ->Death recovery AuraGift of ImmortalitySOC versionView card ->Finisher and protection spellAkroma's WillM3C versionView card ->

Extra-combat cards can be old and version-sensitive. Check exact printing and marketplace agreement before trusting one price.

Repeatable extra combatAggravated AssaultE02 versionView card ->Creature-based extra combatAurelia, the Warleader2X2 versionView card ->Attack-step pressureKarlach, Fury of AvernusCLB versionView card ->Exert extra combatCombat CelebrantLTC versionView card ->Combat-damage extra combatPort RazerCMR versionView card ->Landfall extra combatMoraug, Fury of AkoumZNR versionView card ->Extra combat spellRelentless AssaultVIS versionView card ->One-creature extra combatSeize the DayUMA versionView card ->Rebound extra combatWorld at WarPLST versionView card ->Retrace extra combatWaves of AggressionPZA versionView card ->Budget extra combatResponse // ResurgenceGRN versionView card ->Modal extra combatGreat Train HeistOTJ versionView card ->Equipment extra combatHexplate WallbreakerONC versionView card ->Aura extra combat engineBreath of FuryRAV versionView card ->Samurai-style extra combatRaiyuu, Storm's EdgeNEO versionView card ->Modified extra combatAkki Battle SquadNEC versionView card ->

Burn is inefficient without Stagger. Check whether the card is broad removal, a finisher, or actual Lightning adoption.

Efficient burnLightning Bolt4ED versionView card ->Damage and life gainLightning HelixPLST versionView card ->Larger damage and life gainWarleader's HelixF14 versionView card ->Scalable instant burnComet StormC20 versionView card ->Scalable finisherCrackle with PowerSTX versionView card ->Surge burnFall of the TitansPLST versionView card ->Board and player damage finisherChandra's IgnitionM3C versionView card ->MTGCreature-power damageSoul's FireDirect damage / removalView card ->Fling modal landKazuul's FuryZNR versionView card ->Sacrifice damageFlingPCA versionView card ->Creature sweeperChain ReactionC21 versionView card ->Mass damage sweeperBlasphemous ActDSC versionView card ->Huge damage sweeperStar of ExtinctionCMM versionView card ->Indestructible damage redirectorBrash TaunterM21 versionView card ->Damage redirectorStuffy DollTSP versionView card ->Damage reflection creatureIll-Tempered LonerVOW versionView card ->Damage reflection enchantmentRepercussionWOT versionView card ->

Reflection cards are rules-sensitive and often narrow. Verify source attribution, prevention, and timing before calling a line verified.

Damage reflection creatureBoros ReckonerGK1 versionView card ->Damage reflection creatureTruefire CaptainGRN versionView card ->Damage reflection creatureMogg ManiacPLST versionView card ->Damage reflection creatureSpitemareDDH versionView card ->MTGTable damage reflectorCoalhauler SwineReflected / redirected damageView card ->Damage redirectionGideon's SacrificeMKC versionView card ->Damage redirection AuraPariahUSG versionView card ->Damage redirection EquipmentPariah's ShieldRVR versionView card ->Damage chain instantArcbondFRF versionView card ->Damage prevention and reflectionComeuppanceMKC versionView card ->Damage prevention and redirectDeflecting PalmKTK versionView card ->MTGDamage loop AuraGuilty ConscienceReflected / redirected damageView card ->Damage reflection EquipmentBlazing SunsteelCMR versionView card ->

Goad can make the table use the damage-doubling window, but it can also create political backlash.

Mass goadDisrupt DecorumAFC versionView card ->Goad and double strikeSpectacular ShowdownMKC versionView card ->Mass goad spellTaunt from the RampartLTC versionView card ->Equipment goadBloodthirsty BladeC21 versionView card ->Goad AuraMartial ImpetusC21 versionView card ->Repeatable goad DragonVengeful AncestorAFC versionView card ->Goad and attack payoffThe Sound of DrumsWHO versionView card ->Goad support creatureBothersome QuasitCLB versionView card ->Power-based goadBaeloth Barrityl, EntertainerCLB versionView card ->Attack incentiveFrontier WarmongerC20 versionView card ->Goad and Treasure AuraShiny ImpetusLTC versionView card ->Forced combat pressureHot PursuitMKC versionView card ->Counter and goad pressureAgitator AntMKC versionView card ->

Draw and Treasure support can be broad Boros demand. Check whether the card is showing up in Lightning lists before crediting the commander.

Combat damage drawMask of Memory40K versionView card ->Commander attack drawTome of LegendsMKC versionView card ->Treasure EquipmentThe Reaver CleaverM3C versionView card ->Combat damage draw EquipmentRogue's GlovesJMP versionView card ->Block-punish draw EquipmentInfiltration LensSOM versionView card ->Equipment draw and free equipPuresteel PaladinAFC versionView card ->Equipment card drawSram, Senior EdificerNEC versionView card ->Equipment draw and protectionAkiri, Fearless VoyagerZNR versionView card ->Aura and Equipment draw commanderWyleth, Soul of SteelCMR versionView card ->White card-tax drawEsper SentinelMH2 versionView card ->Broad white drawTrouble in PairsMKC versionView card ->White search-punish drawArchivist of OghmaCLB versionView card ->Combat Treasure and impulse drawProfessional Face-BreakerSNC versionView card ->Combat impulse/goad payoffGrenzo, Havoc RaiserOTC versionView card ->Attacker draw enchantmentChivalric AllianceMOC versionView card ->

Tutor and free-equip cards are shared across Equipment decks. Compare exact versions and current supply before reading price moves.

Equipment tutorStoneforge Mystic2XM versionView card ->Equipment tutorSteelshaper's Gift5DN versionView card ->Aura or Equipment tutorOpen the ArmorySOI versionView card ->Equipment tutor and cost reducerFighter ClassAFR versionView card ->Repeatable Equipment tutorStonehewer Giant2XM versionView card ->Renown Equipment tutorRelic SeekerCMR versionView card ->Equip timing and cost supportForge AnewLTR versionView card ->Flash and free attach supportSigarda's AidEMN versionView card ->Free attach supportArdenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistCMR versionView card ->Repeatable attach creatureBrass SquireCMR versionView card ->Equipment finder and cost reducerAstor, Bearer of BladesDMU versionView card ->Cost reducerDanitha Capashen, ParagonWOC versionView card ->MTGAttach and double strike supportHalvar, God of BattleEquipment tutors / efficiencyView card ->