
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Burst Lightning is a common instant from Zendikar. Currently $0.27 ($6.97 foil).
Released October 2009 as part of Zendikar (expansion set). Click through to Zendikar 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.
Foil commands a 25.8x premium ($6.97), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burst Lightning a good MTG investment?
Burst Lightning is a common from Zendikar currently at $0.27. 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 Burst Lightning?
Burst Lightning from Zendikar is currently $0.27 for nonfoil and $6.97 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
Should I buy Burst Lightning?
At $0.27, Burst Lightning is a common 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 Burst 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 Burst Lightning going up or down?
At $0.27, daily moves for Burst Lightning are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 25.8x premium at $6.97, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this common instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Burst Lightning worth buying?
Burst Lightning is currently priced at $0.27. 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%.
Burst Lightning reprint risk
Burst 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.
Burst Lightning price history
SpellBook has tracked Burst Lightning since its 2009 release in Zendikar across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #6264 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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