Lightning Blow

Lightning Blow

$1.04

Updated 21h ago
icerare·Instant·{1}{W}

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.

About This Card

Lightning Blow is a rare instant from Ice Age. Currently $1.04.

Released June 1995 as part of Ice Age (expansion set). Click through to Ice Age for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.

Lightning Blow is on the Reserved List, meaning it will never be reprinted — permanently constrained supply makes it a blue-chip MTG asset.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lightning Blow a good MTG investment?

Lightning Blow is a rare from Ice Age currently at $1.04. As a Reserved List card, it has permanently constrained supply. 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 Lightning Blow?

Lightning Blow from Ice Age is currently $1.04 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Lightning Blow's mana cost?

Lightning Blow's mana cost (casting cost) is 1W ({1}{W}). See Lightning Blow's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Lightning Blow?

At $1.04, Lightning Blow 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 Lightning Blow?

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 Lightning Blow good in Commander (EDH)?

Lightning Blow is ranked #26984 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 Lightning Blow legal in?

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

Other printings of Lightning Blow

Is Lightning Blow going up or down?

At $1.04, daily moves for Lightning Blow are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Lightning Blow worth buying?

Lightning Blow at $1.04 carries Reserved List scarcity, so the long-run floor is supply-supported. Compare 17 sources before pulling the trigger; fees and condition can swing real cost 10 to 15%.

Lightning Blow reprint risk

Lightning Blow is on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast has committed to never reprinting it. Supply is permanently capped; the only downside risk is a counterfeit market, not a new printing.

Lightning Blow price history

SpellBook has tracked Lightning Blow since its 1995 release in Ice Age across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #26984 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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