Arc Lightning · Planechase
Sorcery · Common · #46
The Planechase printing of Arc Lightning is worth about $0.21, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds this printing.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 1998
- Artist
- Andrew Goldhawk
Playability
#16132 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
You choose how many targets Arc Lightning has and how the damage is divided as you cast the spell. Each target must receive at least 1 damage.
— wotc, 2014-09-20
If some of the creatures are illegal targets as Arc Lightning tries to resolve, the original division of damage still applies but no damage is dealt to the illegal targets. If all targets are illegal, Arc Lightning doesn’t resolve.
— wotc, 2014-09-20
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Price intelligence
Planechase #46 — every source we track.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom(buylist) | $0.02 | 2026-07-13 |
| Card Kingdom(retail) | $0.39 | 2026-07-13 |
| Cardmarket(retail)EUR | €0.25 | 2026-07-13 |
| TCGplayer retail(retail) | $0.16 | 2026-07-13 |
| Scryfall estimate | $0.21 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.16 – $0.21 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Arc Lightning from Planechase worth?
The Planechase printing of Arc Lightning is currently worth about $0.21 nonfoil, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Is Arc Lightning printed in other sets?
Yes — besides Planechase, Arc Lightning appears in 9 other sets, including Urza's Saga, Ugin's Fate, Khans of Tarkir, Magic Online Promos, World Championship Decks 1999, and more. Compare every printing on the main Arc Lightning page.
Can I buy the Planechase Arc Lightning on RareWell?
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Is Arc Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Arc Lightning is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Arc Lightning legal in Modern?
Yes — Arc Lightning is legal in Modern.
Is Arc Lightning on the Reserved List?
No — Arc Lightning is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Arc Lightning?
Yes — Arc Lightning has 2 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
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