Lightning Starter Kits
Battery, pod, and USB-C cable in one box. Pick your flavor, charge, snap in, draw. $20.
Choose Your Starter Kit
Complete Kit — $20
Battery + pod + USB-C cable
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 three 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 delivers approximately 10,000 puffs of zero-nicotine vapor.
USB-C Cable
Standard USB-C charging cable. Works with any USB-C charger you already own.
No assembly. No priming. Charge the device, snap the pod in magnetically, and draw. The screen turns on and shows your battery level. 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:
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 + 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 | 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 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, 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.
From Cigarettes to Lightning
About two-thirds of our reviews mention quitting cigarettes or nicotine as the reason they bought the Lightning.
"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.
The Lightning isn't marketed as a cessation device -- but our customers tell a clear story. If you're switching from cigarettes, the Mint starter kit is the most popular starting point.
Pod vape guides
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.
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, every pod uses the same zero-nicotine formula and snaps into the same battery. Orders over $60 ship free.