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Ball Lightning

Energy
1
Rarity
Common
Pool
Defect
Target
Any Enemy

Base card

Deal 7 damage.
Channel 1 Lightning.

Upgraded

Deal 10 damage.
Channel 1 Lightning.
Used inDefect Lightning and Power triggers ↗
Main branchLast updated 2026-11-02
Ball Lightning (Defect card)/images/cards/ball_lightning.webpDeal 7 damage. Channel 1 Lightning.

Decisions and interactions

Data DiskCoolheaded pairs a Frost Orb with draw, while Ball Lightning establishes Lightning alongside an attack.The DefectBall Lightning adds direct damage and another Lightning channel in the same card.Defect Lightning and Power triggersBall Lightning deals attack damage while Channeling Lightning.
Sources

Last updated 2026-11-02.

  • Game reference data: main branch

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