
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Lightning Reaver is a rare creature from Alara Reborn. Currently $0.61 ($2.49 foil).
Released April 2009 as part of Alara Reborn (expansion set). Click through to Alara Reborn for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Foil commands a 4.1x premium ($2.49), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lightning Reaver a good MTG investment?
Lightning Reaver is a rare from Alara Reborn currently at $0.61. 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 Reaver?
Lightning Reaver from Alara Reborn is currently $0.61 for nonfoil and $2.49 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Lightning Reaver's mana cost?
Lightning Reaver's mana cost (casting cost) is 3BR ({3}{B}{R}). See Lightning Reaver's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Lightning Reaver?
At $0.61, Lightning Reaver 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 Reaver?
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 Reaver good in Commander (EDH)?
Lightning Reaver is ranked #19556 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Lightning Reaver legal in?
Lightning Reaver is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Lightning Reaver going up or down?
At $0.61, daily moves for Lightning Reaver are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 4.1x premium at $2.49, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Lightning Reaver worth buying?
Lightning Reaver is currently priced at $0.61. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Lightning Reaver reprint risk
Lightning Reaver 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 Reaver price history
SpellBook has tracked Lightning Reaver since its 2009 release in Alara Reborn across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #19556 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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