Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Lightning Strike is a rare instant from Cowboy Bebop. ($3.29 foil).
Released February 2025 as part of Cowboy Bebop (promotional release). Click through to Cowboy Bebop for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lightning Strike a good MTG investment?
Lightning Strike is a rare from Cowboy Bebop currently at check the page for current pricing. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, 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 Strike?
Lightning Strike from Cowboy Bebop is currently priced on the page and $3.29 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Lightning Strike's mana cost?
Lightning Strike's mana cost (casting cost) is 1R ({1}{R}). See Lightning Strike's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Lightning Strike?
At current pricing, Lightning Strike is a rare with Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, 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 Strike?
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 Strike good in Commander (EDH)?
Lightning Strike is ranked #2410 on EDHREC, making it a commonly played Commander card. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Lightning Strike legal in?
Lightning Strike is tournament-legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Lightning Strike
Is Lightning Strike going up or down?
Lightning Strike 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 rare instant as soon as it trades.
Is Lightning Strike worth buying?
Lightning Strike has no settled non-foil market price on file yet. The foil trades around $3.29. When it changes hands, compare 17 sources before buying; fees and condition can move real cost 10 to 15%.
Lightning Strike reprint risk
Lightning Strike 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 Strike price history
SpellBook has tracked Lightning Strike since its 2025 release in Cowboy Bebop across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #2410 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.