Ball Lightning
Creature — Elemental · Rare
Ball Lightning is currently worth about $0.24 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.) Haste (This creature can attack and T as soon as it comes under your control.) At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this creature.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Creature — Elemental
- Keywords
- Haste, Trample
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1998
- Artist
- Quinton Hoover
- P/T
- 6/1
Playability
#8803 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 176 | Rare | $69.99 | — |
| Judge Gift Cards 2001 | 1 | Rare | — | $64.54 |
| The Dark | 57 | Rare | $49.72 | — |
| Renaissance | 73 | Uncommon | $27.50 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 176 | Rare | $6.85 | — |
| Fifth Edition | 210 | Rare | $6.27 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1998 | br210 | Rare | $3.43 | — |
| Masters 25 | 121 | Rare | $2.45 | $2.03 |
| Beatdown Box Set | 35 | Rare | $2.37 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Play Promos | 2 | Rare | — | $1.27 |
| Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning | 12 | Rare | — | $0.81 |
| Magic 2010 | 125 | Rare | $0.72 | $4.49 |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 130 | Rare | $0.51 | — |
| Jumpstart | 291 | Rare | $0.39 | — |
| Foundations | 618 | Rare | $0.24 | — |
| Masters Edition | 87 | Rare | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 35972 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border #176 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $69.99 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$69.99 – $69.99 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Ball Lightning worth?
Ball Lightning is currently worth about $0.24 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.24 to $69.99 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Ball Lightning printed in?
Ball Lightning has been printed in 17 sets, including World Championship Decks 1998, Mystery Booster 2, Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning, Judge Gift Cards 2001, Magic 2010, Fifth Edition, and more.
Can I buy Ball Lightning on RareWell?
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Is Ball Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Ball Lightning is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Ball Lightning legal in Modern?
Yes — Ball Lightning is legal in Modern.
Is Ball Lightning on the Reserved List?
No — Ball Lightning is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: World Championship Decks 1998 · Mystery Booster 2 · Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning · Judge Gift Cards 2001 · Magic 2010 · Fifth Edition · Masters Edition · Foundations · Beatdown Box Set · Masters 25 · Fourth Edition · 30th Anniversary Play Promos +5 more
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