Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Lightning Bolt is an uncommon instant from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Currently $1.32.
Released June 2017 as part of Archenemy: Nicol Bolas (Archenemy release). Click through to Archenemy: Nicol Bolas for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Ranked #156 on EDHREC with significant Commander play across multiple archetypes.
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lightning Bolt a good MTG investment?
Lightning Bolt is a uncommon from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas currently at $1.32. It's ranked #156 on EDHREC for Commander play. Legal in Modern, 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 Bolt?
Lightning Bolt from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas is currently $1.32 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
Should I buy Lightning Bolt?
At $1.32, Lightning Bolt is a uncommon with Legal in Modern, 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 Bolt?
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.
Other printings of Lightning Bolt
- Marvel Super Heroes Commander #806
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- Wizards Play Network 2026 #5 — $2.20
- Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal #32 — $4.56
- MagicFest 2025 #13 — $4.40
- Final Fantasy: Through the Ages #40 — $0.87
- Secret Lair Promo #37 — $623.15
- Legacy Championship #2023
- 30th Anniversary Edition #454 — $307.99
Is Lightning Bolt going up or down?
At $1.32, daily moves for Lightning Bolt are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Lightning Bolt worth buying?
Lightning Bolt ranks #156 on EDHREC, with steady Commander demand. At $1.32, weigh the chart, recent eBay sale comps, and reprint risk on this page before committing.
Lightning Bolt reprint risk
Lightning Bolt 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.
Lightning Bolt price history
SpellBook has tracked Lightning Bolt since its 2017 release in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #156 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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