Chain Lightning
Sorcery · Rare
Chain Lightning is currently worth about $0.20 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 3 copies.
Chain Lightning deals 3 damage to any target. Then that player or that permanent's controller may pay RR. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2025
- Artist
- Adam Volker
Playability
#6570 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
As Chain Lightning resolves, either the original or one of the copies, the targeted player or the controller of the targeted permanent may copy it. The copy has the same text, target, and color as the resolving spell, though the player creating the copy may choose a new target for it. Once that copy is created (or not), the Chain Lightning finishes resolving and leaves the stack.
— wotc, 2022-12-08
The player putting the copy of the spell on the stack controls that copy.
— wotc, 2022-12-08
The copy of Chain Lightning is created on the stack, so it's not cast. Abilities that trigger when a player casts a spell won't trigger. Players may respond to that spell before it resolves.
— wotc, 2022-12-08
If the targeted player or permanent is an illegal target as Chain Lightning tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve and none of its effects happen. It can't be copied.
— wotc, 2022-12-08
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amonkhet Invocations | 26 | Special | — | $26.92 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 370 | Rare | $19.97 | $18.85 |
| Legends | 137 | Common | $10.82 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2052 | Rare | — | $3.06 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2047 | Rare | $2.41 | — |
| Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning | 16 | Common | — | $1.65 |
| Battlebond | 171 | Uncommon | $0.38 | $1.41 |
| Jumpstart | 302 | Uncommon | $0.36 | — |
| Eternal Masters | 123 | Uncommon | $0.34 | $1.09 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 113 | Common | $0.33 | $0.39 |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 55 | Common | $0.27 | — |
| Dominaria Remastered | 316 | Common | $0.20 | $0.86 |
| Magic Online Theme Decks | A55 | Common | — | — |
| Vintage Masters | 153 | Common | — | — |
| Magic Online Theme Decks | B14 | Common | — | — |
| Masters Edition III | 90 | Common | — | — |
| Arena Anthology 3 | 12 | Common | — | — |
Price intelligence
Amonkhet Invocations #26 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $26.92 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$26.90 – $27.09 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Chain Lightning worth?
Chain Lightning is currently worth about $0.20 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.20 to $26.92 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Chain Lightning printed in?
Chain Lightning has been printed in 13 sets, including Secret Lair Drop, Amonkhet Invocations, Magic Online Theme Decks, Dominaria Remastered, Vintage Masters, Masters Edition III, and more.
Can I buy Chain Lightning on RareWell?
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Is Chain Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Chain Lightning is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Chain Lightning legal in Modern?
Chain Lightning is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Chain Lightning on the Reserved List?
No — Chain Lightning is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Chain Lightning?
Yes — Chain Lightning has 4 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Secret Lair Drop · Amonkhet Invocations · Magic Online Theme Decks · Dominaria Remastered · Vintage Masters · Masters Edition III · Eternal Masters · Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning · Legends · Jumpstart · Arena Anthology 3 · Battlebond +1 more
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