Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Ball Lightning is a rare creature from Beatdown Box Set. Currently $2.39.
Released October 2000 as part of Beatdown Box Set (set). Click through to Beatdown Box Set for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ball Lightning a good MTG investment?
Ball Lightning is a rare from Beatdown Box Set currently at $2.39. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Ball Lightning?
Ball Lightning from Beatdown Box Set is currently $2.39 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Ball Lightning's mana cost?
Ball Lightning's mana cost (casting cost) is RRR ({R}{R}{R}). See Ball Lightning's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Ball Lightning?
At $2.39, Ball Lightning is a rare with Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Ball Lightning?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Ball Lightning good in Commander (EDH)?
Ball Lightning is ranked #9047 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Ball Lightning legal in?
Ball Lightning is tournament-legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Ball Lightning
- Foundations #618 — $0.25
- Mystery Booster 2 #130 — $0.50
- 30th Anniversary Play Promos #2 — $1.10
- Jumpstart #291 — $0.36
- Masters 25 #121 — $2.32
- Magic Online Promos #35972
- Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning #12 — $0.76
- Magic 2010 #125 — $0.73
- Masters Edition #87
- Judge Gift Cards 2001 #1 — $56.23
- World Championship Decks 1998 #br210 — $3.33
- Fifth Edition #210 — $6.13
- Renaissance #73 — $27.50
- Fourth Edition #176 — $7.21
- Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border #176 — $69.99
- The Dark #57 — $48.61
Is Ball Lightning going up or down?
At $2.39, daily moves for Ball Lightning are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Ball Lightning worth buying?
Ball Lightning is currently priced at $2.39. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Ball Lightning reprint risk
Ball Lightning can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Ball Lightning price history
SpellBook has tracked Ball Lightning since its 2000 release in Beatdown Box Set across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #9047 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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