| Name | Vibrant Outburst  |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Vibrant Outburst deals 3 damage to any target. Tap up to one target creature. |
| Flavor | "I'll show you a 'colorful insult'!" |
| Artist | Eelis Kyttanen |
| Set | Secrets of Strixhaven #240 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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Vibrant Outburst, Instant, designed by Eelis Kyttanen first released in Apr, 2026 in the set Secrets of Strixhaven.
This version of **Vibrant Outburst (UR, Instant, 3 damage to any target, tap up to one creature)** would fit best in an Izzet (blue-red) tempo, spellslinger, or midrange deck that wants efficient removal plus a small tempo swing, as tapping a creature can clear a blocker or disrupt an attacker while advancing your board; it’s particularly solid in Standard-level environments where 2-mana 3-damage spells are premium interaction. However, in stronger formats like Modern, it would compete with **Lightning Bolt** (1 mana for 3 damage), **Unholy Heat**, or **Lightning Helix** (in Jeskai), all of which are more mana-efficient, and even **Fire // Ice** or **Electrolyze** offer more flexibility or card advantage in blue-red shells. Compared to **Lightning Strike**, this is slightly better due to the added tap effect, but the two-color cost is a real restriction. Overall, it would likely see play in Standard or Pioneer Izzet tempo/spells decks, but it would be outclassed in older formats where
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