Lightning Rod
| Name | Lightning Rod |
|---|---|
| Type | Spell |
| Description | Deal 2 damage to a friendly minion to deal 4 damage to a random enemy minion. |
| Flavor | Rodney despised his nickname, but took comfort in knowing none doubted his power. |
| Artist | Brian Adriel |
| Set | Across the Timeways #120173 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Lightning Rod
Lightning Rod, Spell, designed by Brian Adriel first released in Oct, 2025 in the set Across the Timeways.
The Lightning Rod spell from Hearthstone would benefit a tempo-oriented Shaman deck that focuses on maintaining board control by trading efficiently. While the card can potentially provide value by dealing additional damage to an enemy minion, the risk of damaging a friendly minion may limit its overall effectiveness. Cards like Lightning Bolt or Stormcrack may offer more consistent removal options without the inherent downside, making Lightning Rod a suboptimal choice for competitive play.
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What type of card is Lightning Rod?
Lightning Rod is a Spell card in Hearthstone HS.
What does Lightning Rod do?
Deal 2 damage to a friendly minion to deal 4 damage to a random enemy minion.
What set is Lightning Rod from?
Lightning Rod was first released in the set Across the Timeways, illustrated by Brian Adriel.
Is Lightning Rod legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Lightning Rod can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Lightning Rod?
Cards similar to Lightning Rod include Unstable Felbolt, Whispers of the Deep, Sleet Storm. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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