Obliterating Bolt

Foundations #629

Obliterating Bolt - Foundations

Type: Sorcery

Mana cost: {1}{R}

Card text: Obliterating Bolt deals 4 damage to target creature or planeswalker. If that creature or planeswalker would die this turn, exile it instead.

Rarity: uncommon

Artist: Campbell White

"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."

Released: November 15, 2024

Prices

$0.15 USD · €0.14 EUR

Format Legality

FormatLegality
Standard✓ Legal
Pioneer✓ Legal
Modern✓ Legal
Legacy✓ Legal
Commander✓ Legal
Vintage✓ Legal
Pauper✗ Not Legal
Oathbreaker✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Obliterating Bolt in Foundations limited

common

Fanatical Firebrand
Fanatical Firebrand
Creature — Goblin Pirate

Can deal the first point of damage to a creature, then Obliterating Bolt finishes it off with 4 more damage and exile.

Viashino Pyromancer
Viashino Pyromancer
Creature — Lizard Wizard

Deals 2 damage to help soften up creatures or planeswalkers before Obliterating Bolt finishes them off.

Skeleton Archer
Skeleton Archer
Creature — Skeleton Archer

Deals 1 damage on entry to weaken targets, making Obliterating Bolt more efficient at removing larger threats.

Firebrand Archer
Firebrand Archer
Creature — Human Archer

Deals damage when you cast noncreature spells like Obliterating Bolt, helping wear down creatures and planeswalkers.

uncommon

Guttersnipe
Guttersnipe
Creature — Goblin Shaman

Deals 2 damage to each opponent when you cast Obliterating Bolt, providing additional reach and value.