Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Lightning Bolt is a rare instant from The List. Currently $6.80.
Released September 2020 as part of The List (Masters reprint set). Click through to The List for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Ranked #157 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 rare from The List currently at $6.80. It's ranked #157 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 The List is currently $6.80 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Lightning Bolt's mana cost?
Lightning Bolt's mana cost (casting cost) is R ({R}). See Lightning Bolt's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Lightning Bolt?
At $6.80, Lightning Bolt is a rare 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.
Is Lightning Bolt good in Commander (EDH)?
Lightning Bolt is ranked #157 on EDHREC, making it a popular Commander staple. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Lightning Bolt legal in?
Lightning Bolt is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Lightning Bolt
- Marvel Super Heroes Commander #806 — $0.97
- Secret Lair Drop #IFIYW-7 — $4.25
- Wizards Play Network 2026 #5 — $2.23
- Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal #32 — $4.44
- MagicFest 2025 #13 — $4.81
- Final Fantasy: Through the Ages #40 — $0.75
- Secret Lair Promo #37 — $623.15
- Ravnica: Clue Edition #141 — $2.79
- Legacy Championship #2023
- 30th Anniversary Edition #454 — $307.99
Is Lightning Bolt going up or down?
At $6.80, 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 rare instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Lightning Bolt worth buying?
Lightning Bolt ranks #157 on EDHREC, with steady Commander demand. At $6.80, weigh the chart, recent eBay sale comps, and reprint risk on this page before committing.
Lightning Bolt reprint risk
This copy of Lightning Bolt comes from a reprint set (The List), which already softened original-printing prices. The risk now is another reprint slot in a future Masters set or Commander deck; check the reprint risk score on this page for the latest signal.
Lightning Bolt price history
SpellBook has tracked Lightning Bolt since its 2020 release in The List across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #157 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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