Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Ball Lightning is a rare creature from Judge Gift Cards 2001. ($56.23 foil).
Released January 2001 as part of Judge Gift Cards 2001 (promotional release). Click through to Judge Gift Cards 2001 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 Judge Gift Cards 2001 currently at check the page for current pricing. 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 Judge Gift Cards 2001 is currently priced on the page and $56.23 for foil. 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 current pricing, 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 #9030 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
- Beatdown Box Set #35 — $2.39
- 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?
Ball Lightning has no settled non-foil price yet, so direction is the read that matters. The multi-source chart above pulls TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales for this rare creature as soon as it trades.
Is Ball Lightning worth buying?
Ball Lightning has no settled non-foil market price on file yet. The foil trades around $56.23. When it changes hands, compare 17 sources before buying; fees and condition can move 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 2001 release in Judge Gift Cards 2001 across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #9030 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.