Lightning Starter Kits
Battery and pod in one box. Pick your flavor, charge, snap in, draw. $20.
Complete Kit — $20
Battery + pod (cable sold separately)
USB-C Rechargeable
Works with any USB-C charger
Turbo + LED Screen
Battery level display
13 Flavors After
Swap to any pod once your first runs out
What's in Every Starter Kit
Every Lightning starter kit ($20) comes with two things:
The Lightning Device
Rechargeable battery with LED battery-level screen, turbo button for stronger draws, and magnetic pod connection.
One 7ml Pod
Your choice of Blue Razz, Watermelon Raspberry, or Mint. Each pod lasts approximately 10,000 uses.
No cable in the box: charge over any USB-C cable you own, or add our USB-C charging cable ($5).
No assembly. No priming. Charge the device, snap the pod in magnetically, and draw. The screen turns on and shows your battery level. The e-liquid is USP-grade VG, PG, and food-grade flavorings; per-flavor results from Legend Technical Services (ISO 17025) are on our lab testing page.
Which Starter Kit Flavor Should You Pick?
Three kits, three flavors, same device:
Mint -- the safest bet
Clean, everyday mint flavor. Former smokers say it's the closest to a menthol cigarette. 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 -- the middle ground
Sweet and fruity with a noticeable cooling/menthol undertone. Lighter than Blue Razz but still flavorful.
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.
Starter Kit Comparison
| Feature | Blue Razz Kit | Watermelon Raspberry Kit | Mint Kit | Standalone Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $20 | $20 | $20 | $13 |
| Included | Device + Blue Razz pod | Device + Watermelon Raspberry pod | Device + Mint pod | Device only (no pod) |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet candy, light cooling | Sweet fruit, noticeable cooling | Clean mint, menthol-like | N/A -- choose any pod |
| Best For | Candy/fruit lovers | Fruit fans who enjoy cooling | Former smokers, easy first pick | Replacing a lost/worn device |
| Puff Count | ~10,000 | ~10,000 | ~10,000 | No pod included |
| After First Pod | Any of 13 flavors ($14 each) | Any of 13 flavors ($14 each) | Any of 13 flavors ($14 each) | Any of 13 flavors ($14 each) |
Kit ($20) vs Standalone Battery ($13)
Buy the kit if:
This is your first Lightning purchase. The kit includes the device and one pod. USB-C cable sold separately ($5), or use any you own.
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 for $7 more -- but buying a battery ($13) and pod ($14) separately would cost $27, so the kit saves you $7.
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Starter Kit FAQs
Every starter kit ($20) includes two things: the rechargeable Lightning device (battery with LED screen and turbo button) and one 7ml pod in your chosen flavor. No cable ships in the box; it charges over any USB-C cable you own, or add our USB-C charging cable ($5). 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 and one pod. USB-C cable sold separately ($5), or use any you own. 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.
No. The Lightning is a nicotine-free vape, not a smoking-cessation product, and we make no quit claims. If you want help quitting smoking, talk to your doctor or visit smokefree.gov.
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.
After Your First Pod
Your starter kit includes one pod -- but there are 13 flavors to try. Once you're ready for a new pod or want to explore, every pod is made without added nicotine and snaps into the same battery. Orders over $60 ship free.