Lightning Dragon

Lightning Dragon

$4.85

Updated 14h ago
usgrare·Creature — Dragon·{2}{R}{R}

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.

About This Card

Lightning Dragon is a rare creature from Urza's Saga. Currently $4.85.

Released October 1998 as part of Urza's Saga (expansion set). Click through to Urza's Saga for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.

Lightning Dragon 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 Dragon a good MTG investment?

Lightning Dragon is a rare from Urza's Saga currently at $4.85. 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 Dragon?

Lightning Dragon from Urza's Saga is currently $4.85 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Lightning Dragon's mana cost?

Lightning Dragon's mana cost (casting cost) is 2RR ({2}{R}{R}). See Lightning Dragon's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Lightning Dragon?

At $4.85, Lightning Dragon 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 Dragon?

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 Dragon good in Commander (EDH)?

Lightning Dragon is ranked #28555 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 Dragon legal in?

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

Other printings of Lightning Dragon

Is Lightning Dragon going up or down?

At $4.85, daily moves for Lightning Dragon are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Lightning Dragon worth buying?

Lightning Dragon at $4.85 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 Dragon reprint risk

Lightning Dragon 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 Dragon price history

SpellBook has tracked Lightning Dragon since its 1998 release in Urza's Saga across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #28555 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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