Lightning Surge
Sorcery · Rare
Lightning Surge is currently worth about $0.53 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Lightning Surge deals 4 damage to any target. Threshold — If there are seven or more cards in your graveyard, instead Lightning Surge deals 6 damage to that permanent or player and the damage can't be prevented. Flashback 5RR (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 5
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Keywords
- Threshold, Flashback
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2002
- Artist
- Ron Spears
Playability
#27808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judgment | 96 | Rare | $0.53 | $4.96 |
Price intelligence
Judgment #96 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $4.96 | $0.53 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.48 – $4.96 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Lightning Surge worth?
Lightning Surge is currently worth about $0.53 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.53 to $4.96 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Lightning Surge printed in?
Lightning Surge has been printed in 1 set, including Judgment.
Can I buy Lightning Surge on RareWell?
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Is Lightning Surge legal in Commander?
Yes — Lightning Surge is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Lightning Surge legal in Modern?
Lightning Surge is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Lightning Surge on the Reserved List?
No — Lightning Surge is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Judgment
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