Lightning Axe
Instant · Uncommon
Lightning Axe is currently worth about $0.12 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card or pay 5. Lightning Axe deals 5 damage to target creature.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- Jason A. Engle
Playability
#6940 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innistrad Remastered | 398 | Uncommon | $0.63 | $2.18 |
| Time Spiral | 168 | Common | $0.46 | $7.30 |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 174 | Uncommon | $0.30 | $0.68 |
| Shadows over Innistrad | 170 | Uncommon | $0.29 | $0.24 |
| Jumpstart | 341 | Uncommon | $0.26 | — |
| Innistrad Remastered | 162 | Uncommon | $0.24 | $0.29 |
| The List | TSP-168 | Common | $0.21 | — |
| Double Masters | 135 | Common | $0.17 | $0.25 |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 569 | Uncommon | $0.12 | — |
| Shadows over Innistrad Remastered | 166 | Uncommon | — | — |
Price intelligence
Innistrad Remastered #398 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $2.18 | $0.63 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.61 – $2.19 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Lightning Axe worth?
Lightning Axe is currently worth about $0.12 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.12 to $7.30 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Lightning Axe printed in?
Lightning Axe has been printed in 9 sets, including Shadows over Innistrad Remastered, Time Spiral, The List, Jumpstart 2022, Innistrad Remastered, Double Masters, and more.
Can I buy Lightning Axe on RareWell?
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Is Lightning Axe legal in Commander?
Yes — Lightning Axe is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Lightning Axe legal in Modern?
Yes — Lightning Axe is legal in Modern.
Is Lightning Axe on the Reserved List?
No — Lightning Axe is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Shadows over Innistrad Remastered · Time Spiral · The List · Jumpstart 2022 · Innistrad Remastered · Double Masters · Shadows over Innistrad · Time Spiral Remastered · Jumpstart
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