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It plays the role of an aggressive 3-drop very well and also makes for a powerful reanimation or blink target

That "lesser" versions of Lightning Bolt like Shock (2/3 a Lightning Bolt for the same cost), Lightning Strike (exactly Lightning Bolt for twice the cost), or even Volcanic Hammer (a slow version of Lightning Strike) are all staples in their respective Standard formats really cements this card's place as a benchmark card

Notable inclusions: The decks versatility shines across various matchups: Against slower decks: Quick offensive enabled by ramp capabilities Against aggressive decks: Resource denial to disrupt opponents tempo Counter cards like Venom Road and Impel Down All Stars provide critical interventions to handle threats and maintain board presence

While RDW copes better with the screw than most decks it is no reason to invite it