Riddle of Lightning
Instant · Uncommon
Riddle of Lightning is currently worth about $0.07 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Choose any target. Scry 3, then reveal the top card of your library. Riddle of Lightning deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that permanent or player.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 5
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Scry
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2020
- Artist
- Daarken
Playability
#18495 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Sight | 105 | Common | $0.25 | $0.36 |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 183 | Common | $0.21 | $0.38 |
| Jumpstart | 359 | Uncommon | $0.19 | — |
| Journey into Nyx | 107 | Uncommon | $0.07 | $0.39 |
Price intelligence
Future Sight #105 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.36 | $0.25 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.24 – $0.36 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Riddle of Lightning worth?
Riddle of Lightning is currently worth about $0.07 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.07 to $0.39 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Riddle of Lightning printed in?
Riddle of Lightning has been printed in 4 sets, including Jumpstart, Future Sight, Time Spiral Remastered, Journey into Nyx.
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Is Riddle of Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Riddle of Lightning is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Riddle of Lightning legal in Modern?
Yes — Riddle of Lightning is legal in Modern.
Is Riddle of Lightning on the Reserved List?
No — Riddle of Lightning is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Jumpstart · Future Sight · Time Spiral Remastered · Journey into Nyx
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