Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Lightning Blow is a common instant from Masters Edition III..
Released September 2009 as part of Masters Edition III (Masters reprint set). Click through to Masters Edition III 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 common from Masters Edition III currently at check the page for current pricing. 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 Masters Edition III is currently priced on the page. 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 current pricing, Lightning Blow is a common 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?
Lightning Blow 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 common instant as soon as it trades.
Is Lightning Blow worth buying?
Lightning Blow has no settled non-foil market price on file yet. When it changes hands, compare 17 sources before buying; fees and condition can move 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 2009 release in Masters Edition III 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.