Barbed Lightning
Instant · Common
Barbed Lightning is currently worth about $0.16 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Choose one — • Barbed Lightning deals 3 damage to target creature. • Barbed Lightning deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker. Entwine 2 (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Entwine
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2004
- Artist
- Hugh Jamieson
Playability
#21150 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darksteel | 55 | Common | $0.16 | $0.48 |
Price intelligence
Darksteel #55 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.48 | $0.16 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.16 – $0.48 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Barbed Lightning worth?
Barbed Lightning is currently worth about $0.16 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.16 to $0.48 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Barbed Lightning printed in?
Barbed Lightning has been printed in 1 set, including Darksteel.
Can I buy Barbed Lightning on RareWell?
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Is Barbed Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Barbed Lightning is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Barbed Lightning legal in Modern?
Yes — Barbed Lightning is legal in Modern.
Is Barbed Lightning on the Reserved List?
No — Barbed Lightning is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Darksteel
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