Branching Bolt · Shards of Alara
Instant · Common · #158
The Shards of Alara printing of Branching Bolt is worth about $0.17 ($0.26 in foil), tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- G · R
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2009
- Artist
- Vance Kovacs
Playability
#24227 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Price intelligence
Shards of Alara #158 — every source we track.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.26 | $0.17 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.17 – $0.26 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Branching Bolt from Shards of Alara worth?
The Shards of Alara printing of Branching Bolt is currently worth about $0.17 nonfoil / $0.26 foil, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Is Branching Bolt printed in other sets?
Yes — besides Shards of Alara, Branching Bolt appears in 2 other sets, including Planechase, Archenemy. Compare every printing on the main Branching Bolt page.
Can I buy the Shards of Alara Branching Bolt on RareWell?
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Is Branching Bolt legal in Commander?
Yes — Branching Bolt is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Branching Bolt legal in Modern?
Yes — Branching Bolt is legal in Modern.
Is Branching Bolt on the Reserved List?
No — Branching Bolt is not on the Reserved List.
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