Lightning Bolt
Instant · Rare
Lightning Bolt is currently worth about $0.78 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 16 copies.
Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- Christopher Rush
Playability
#159 most-played card on EDHREC — Format staple
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Collector Guidance
- Lightning Bolt MTG Card Guide: Three Damage for One Mana
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
Price intelligence
Secret Lair Promo #37 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $623.15 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$623.15 – $623.15 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Lightning Bolt worth?
Lightning Bolt is currently worth about $0.78 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $2.52 to $623.15 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Lightning Bolt printed in?
Lightning Bolt has been printed in 44 sets, including Secret Lair Drop, Pro Tour Collector Set, Secret Lair Promo, Magic Online Promos, The List, Collectors' Edition, and more.
Can I buy Lightning Bolt on RareWell?
No copies of Lightning Bolt are listed right now, but collectors list cards daily — and if you own one, you can list it for sale or trade in minutes, free.
Is Lightning Bolt legal in Commander?
Yes — Lightning Bolt is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Lightning Bolt legal in Modern?
Yes — Lightning Bolt is legal in Modern.
Is Lightning Bolt on the Reserved List?
No — Lightning Bolt is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Secret Lair Drop · Pro Tour Collector Set · Secret Lair Promo · Magic Online Promos · The List · Collectors' Edition · Magic Player Rewards 2010 · Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border · Magic 2010 · Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate · Masters Edition · Strixhaven Mystical Archive +32 more
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