Forked Lightning

Forked Lightning

$1.38

Updated 16h ago
porrare·Sorcery·{3}{R}

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.

About This Card

Forked Lightning is a rare sorcery from Portal. Currently $1.38.

Released May 1997 as part of Portal (starter set). Click through to Portal for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forked Lightning a good MTG investment?

Forked Lightning is a rare from Portal currently at $1.38. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.

What is the price of Forked Lightning?

Forked Lightning from Portal is currently $1.38 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Forked Lightning's mana cost?

Forked Lightning's mana cost (casting cost) is 3R ({3}{R}). See Forked Lightning's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Forked Lightning?

At $1.38, Forked Lightning is a rare with Legal in 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 Forked 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 Forked Lightning good in Commander (EDH)?

Forked Lightning is ranked #26998 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.

What formats is Forked Lightning legal in?

Forked Lightning is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.

Other printings of Forked Lightning

Is Forked Lightning going up or down?

At $1.38, daily moves for Forked Lightning are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare sorcery; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Forked Lightning worth buying?

Forked Lightning is currently priced at $1.38. 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%.

Forked Lightning reprint risk

Forked 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.

Forked Lightning price history

SpellBook has tracked Forked Lightning since its 1997 release in Portal across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #26998 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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