Lightning Starter Kits — Everything You Need for $20

The Cyclone Lightning Starter Kit ($20) is everything a first-time buyer needs: one rechargeable USB-C device and one 7ml pod in Blue Razz, Watermelon Raspberry, or Mint. The device includes an LED screen, turbo button, and magnetic pod connection. Once the pod runs out after 10,000 puffs, replacement pods are $14 each in all 13 flavors — no new device needed.

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Complete Kit for $20

Complete Kit — $20

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USB-C Rechargeable

USB-C Rechargeable

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Turbo Mode and LED Screen

Turbo + LED Screen

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13 Flavors After First Pod

13 Flavors After

From Cigarettes to Lightning

Most Lightning customers aren't buying a gadget — they're replacing a habit. About two-thirds of our reviews mention quitting cigarettes or nicotine as the reason they bought the Lightning.

The pattern is consistent: former smokers find the hand-to-mouth ritual and throat hit familiar enough to bridge the gap, while the zero-nicotine formula means no new dependency. The Lightning isn't marketed as a cessation device — but our customers tell a clear story.

"I smoked cigarettes for 47 years and had very little trouble quitting using the Lightning pods." — Maryann

"Because of your product, I easily quit nicotine, after smoking for 32 years!" — Carol

"Even when I get competitors' coupons, I delete them. No one can compare." — C.D.

If you're switching from cigarettes, the Mint starter kit is the most popular starting point — customers describe it as the closest experience to a menthol cigarette. For a deeper look at the Lightning system and how it compares to disposables, see the full collection page.

What's in Every Starter Kit

Every Lightning starter kit ($20) comes with three things:

1. The Lightning device — a rechargeable battery with LED screen (shows battery and liquid level), turbo button for stronger draws, and magnetic pod connection. Same device across all three kits.

2. One 7ml pod — in your choice of Blue Razz, Watermelon Raspberry, or Mint. Each pod delivers approximately 10,000 puffs of zero-nicotine vapor.

3. A USB-C charging cable — standard USB-C, works with any USB-C charger you already own.

No assembly. No priming. No instruction manual needed. Charge the device, snap the pod in magnetically, and draw. The screen turns on and shows you battery and liquid levels immediately. All ingredients — USP-grade VG, PG, and food-grade flavorings — are verified by Legend Technical Services (ISO 17025).

Which Starter Kit Flavor Should You Pick?

Three kits, three flavors, same device. Here's the quick breakdown:

Mint — the safest bet. Clean, everyday mint flavor. Former smokers say it's the closest to a menthol cigarette. No surprises. If you're not sure what to pick, start here.

Blue Razz — the boldest option. Sweet, candy-forward (think blue jolly rancher) with a light cooling effect. Popular with customers who want something noticeably different from cigarettes.

Watermelon Raspberry — sweet and fruity with a noticeable cooling/menthol undertone. Lighter than Blue Razz but still flavorful. Good middle ground between fruit and cool.

After your first pod runs out, you can switch to any of the 13 replacement pod flavors — from Coffee to Cotton Candy to Bold Tobacco. The device works with every pod.

Kit ($20) vs Standalone Battery ($13)

Buy the kit if: This is your first Lightning purchase. The kit includes the device, one pod, and a USB-C cable — everything you need to start. No separate purchases necessary.

Buy the standalone battery if: You already own a Lightning but need a replacement or backup device. The standalone battery ($13) is the device only — no pod included. Pair it with any pod from the full 13-flavor lineup.

Either way, the device is the same. Same screen, same turbo button, same magnetic connection, same USB-C charging. The kit bundles a pod and cable for $7 more — but buying a battery ($13) and pod ($14) separately would cost $27, so the kit saves you $7. See the full Lightning system overview for how the pod system works and compares to disposables.

Starter Kit Comparison

Blue Razz Kit

Sweet + bold starter

Watermelon Raspberry Kit

Sweet + cooling starter

Mint Kit

Clean + safe first pick

Standalone Battery

Device only — $13

Price

$20

$20

$20

$13

What's Included

Device + Blue Razz pod + USB-C cable

Device + Watermelon Raspberry pod + USB-C cable

Device + Mint pod + USB-C cable

Device only (no pod, no cable)

Flavor Profile

Sweet candy, light cooling

Sweet fruit, noticeable cooling

Clean mint, menthol-like

N/A — choose any pod

Best For

Candy/fruit lovers, adventurous first-timers

Fruit fans who enjoy cooling

Former smokers, safe first pick

Replacing a lost/worn device

Puff Count

✅ ~10,000

✅ ~10,000

✅ ~10,000

❌ No pod included

After First Pod

Any of 13 pod flavors ($14 each)

Any of 13 pod flavors ($14 each)

Any of 13 pod flavors ($14 each)

Any of 13 pod flavors ($14 each)

Blue Razz Kit

Sweet + bold starter

Price

$20

What's Included

Device + Blue Razz pod + USB-C cable

Flavor Profile

Sweet candy, light cooling

Best For

Candy/fruit lovers, adventurous first-timers

Puff Count

✅ ~10,000

After First Pod

Any of 13 pod flavors ($14 each)

Watermelon Raspberry Kit

Sweet + cooling starter

Price

$20

What's Included

Device + Watermelon Raspberry pod + USB-C cable

Flavor Profile

Sweet fruit, noticeable cooling

Best For

Fruit fans who enjoy cooling

Puff Count

✅ ~10,000

After First Pod

Any of 13 pod flavors ($14 each)

Mint Kit

Clean + safe first pick

Price

$20

What's Included

Device + Mint pod + USB-C cable

Flavor Profile

Clean mint, menthol-like

Best For

Former smokers, safe first pick

Puff Count

✅ ~10,000

After First Pod

Any of 13 pod flavors ($14 each)

Standalone Battery

Device only — $13

Price

$13

What's Included

Device only (no pod, no cable)

Flavor Profile

N/A — choose any pod

Best For

Replacing a lost/worn device

Puff Count

❌ No pod included

After First Pod

Any of 13 pod flavors ($14 each)

FeatureBlue Razz KitWatermelon Raspberry KitMint KitStandalone Battery
Price $20$20$20$13
What's Included Device + Blue Razz pod + USB-C cableDevice + Watermelon Raspberry pod + USB-C cableDevice + Mint pod + USB-C cableDevice only (no pod, no cable)
Flavor Profile Sweet candy, light coolingSweet fruit, noticeable coolingClean mint, menthol-likeN/A — choose any pod
Best For Candy/fruit lovers, adventurous first-timersFruit fans who enjoy coolingFormer smokers, safe first pickReplacing a lost/worn device
Puff Count ✅ ~10,000✅ ~10,000✅ ~10,000❌ No pod included
After First Pod Any of 13 pod flavors ($14 each)Any of 13 pod flavors ($14 each)Any of 13 pod flavors ($14 each)Any of 13 pod flavors ($14 each)

Starter Kit FAQs

Every starter kit ($20) includes three things: the rechargeable Lightning device (battery with LED screen and turbo button), one 7ml pod in your chosen flavor, and a USB-C charging cable. No additional purchases needed to start — charge, snap the pod in, and draw.

Mint is the safest first pick — clean, familiar, and the most recommended by former smokers who say it's the closest to a menthol cigarette. Blue Razz is the boldest — sweet jolly rancher flavor with a light cooling effect, popular with customers who want something clearly different from cigarettes. Watermelon Raspberry is the middle ground — sweet fruit with a noticeable cooling undertone.

If this is your first Lightning, buy a kit. The kit ($20) includes the device, one pod, and a USB-C cable — everything to start immediately. The standalone battery ($13) is the device only, designed for customers who need a replacement or backup device and already have pods. Both use the same device with the same features.

Three steps: (1) Charge the device via USB-C — the LED screen shows battery level while charging. (2) Remove the pod from its packaging and snap it into the device magnetically — you'll feel the click. (3) Draw on the mouthpiece. That's it. No buttons to press to start, no priming, no filling. The turbo button is optional for a stronger draw.

The Lightning is not marketed as a cessation device and we don't make medical claims. That said, about two-thirds of our reviews mention quitting cigarettes or nicotine as their reason for buying. Customers describe the hand-to-mouth ritual and throat hit as familiar enough to bridge the gap, while the zero-nicotine formula means no new dependency. Consult your doctor for medical advice about quitting.

Yes. The Lightning battery is reusable indefinitely — when your first pod runs out, buy any of the 13 replacement pod flavors for $14 each. Pods snap in and out magnetically with no setup. Many customers rotate multiple flavors. The device never needs replacing unless physically damaged.

Got more questions on ordering, delivery, returns, or subscriptions?

Visit our FAQs page to find all the answers.

After Your First Pod

Your starter kit includes one pod — but there are 13 flavors to try. Once you're ready for a refill or want to explore, browse all 13 Lightning pod flavors. From Bold Tobacco to Cotton Candy to Coffee, every pod uses the same zero-nicotine formula and snaps into the same battery. Orders over $60 ship free.

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