Lightning Blow
Instant · Common
Lightning Blow is currently worth about $1.02 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Target creature gains first strike until end of turn. Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2009
- Artist
- Harold McNeill
Playability
#27345 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Age | 42 | Rare | $1.02 | — |
| Masters Edition III | 18 | Common | — | — |
Price intelligence
Ice Age #42 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $1.02 | 2026-08-06 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$1.02 – $1.03 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Lightning Blow worth?
Lightning Blow is currently worth about $1.02 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Lightning Blow printed in?
Lightning Blow has been printed in 2 sets, including Masters Edition III, Ice Age.
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Is Lightning Blow legal in Commander?
Yes — Lightning Blow is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Lightning Blow legal in Modern?
Lightning Blow is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Lightning Blow on the Reserved List?
Yes — Lightning Blow is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Masters Edition III · Ice Age
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