Lightning Bolt
| Name | Lightning Bolt |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target. |
| Flavor | "I am the god of thunder, the lord of the savage lightning, and the very skies must tremble when speaks The Mighty Thor!" |
| Artist | Milivoj Ćeran |
| Set | Marvel Super Heroes Commander #806 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt, Instant, designed by Christopher Rush first released in Aug, 1993 in the set Limited Edition Alpha and was printed exactly in 70 different ways. It see play in 5 formats: Pauper, Commander, Premodern, Brawl and Sealed event. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 13.17. It's a key card in 6 combos.
This card, Lightning Bolt, would benefit aggressive red decks looking to quickly deal damage to their opponent or remove a threat from the board. While Lightning Bolt is a classic staple due to its efficiency and versatility, some may argue that cards like Skewer the Critics or Lava Spike offer more damage output in certain situations. However, Lightning Bolt remains a strong contender due to its low mana cost and instant speed, making it a valuable inclusion in most red decks and likely to see play in many formats.
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| Date | Minimum price | Median price | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | 12.08 ZAR | 476.42 ZAR | 90 |
| 2024-08-12 | 12.73 ZAR | 516.48 ZAR | 83 |
| 2024-08-19 | 11.93 ZAR | 628.14 ZAR | 84 |
| 2024-08-26 | 12.20 ZAR | 473.46 ZAR | 114 |
| 2024-09-02 | 11.67 ZAR | 481.88 ZAR | 94 |
| 2024-09-09 | 11.73 ZAR | 461.29 ZAR | 69 |
| 2024-09-16 | 11.31 ZAR | 460.49 ZAR | 77 |
| 2024-09-23 | 11.75 ZAR | 460.53 ZAR | 81 |
| 2024-09-30 | 11.63 ZAR | 454.65 ZAR | 87 |
| 2024-10-07 | 12.20 ZAR | 451.68 ZAR | 148 |
| 2024-10-14 | 12.20 ZAR | 448.75 ZAR | 89 |
| 2024-10-21 | 12.20 ZAR | 447.15 ZAR | 115 |
| 2024-10-28 | 12.06 ZAR | 484.24 ZAR | 71 |
| 2024-11-06 | 10.71 ZAR | 455.85 ZAR | 66 |
| 2024-11-11 | 11.22 ZAR | 457.19 ZAR | 82 |
| 2024-11-18 | 11.05 ZAR | 448.55 ZAR | 80 |
| 2024-11-25 | 10.53 ZAR | 470.18 ZAR | 71 |
| 2024-12-02 | 11.75 ZAR | 444.00 ZAR | 44 |
| 2024-12-09 | 12.20 ZAR | 449.35 ZAR | 56 |
| 2024-12-19 | 12.20 ZAR | 449.35 ZAR | 53 |
| 2024-12-23 | 12.20 ZAR | 449.35 ZAR | 83 |
| 2024-12-30 | 12.20 ZAR | 449.35 ZAR | 42 |
| 2025-01-01 | 12.20 ZAR | 449.35 ZAR | 35 |
| 2025-01-06 | 12.20 ZAR | 449.35 ZAR | 33 |
| 2025-01-13 | 12.20 ZAR | 449.35 ZAR | 75 |
| 2025-01-20 | 12.20 ZAR | 449.35 ZAR | 65 |
| 2025-01-27 | 12.20 ZAR | 449.35 ZAR | 51 |
| 2025-02-03 | 12.20 ZAR | 449.35 ZAR | 59 |
| 2025-02-10 | 12.92 ZAR | 313.18 ZAR | 79 |
| 2025-02-18 | 11.39 ZAR | 45.22 ZAR | 64 |
| 2025-04-27 | 11.42 ZAR | 46.26 ZAR | 106 |
| 2025-04-28 | 10.50 ZAR | 46.92 ZAR | 104 |
| 2025-05-06 | 10.03 ZAR | 46.85 ZAR | 75 |
| 2025-05-12 | 10.24 ZAR | 47.48 ZAR | 95 |
| 2025-05-19 | 10.62 ZAR | 50.18 ZAR | 161 |
| 2025-05-28 | 10.36 ZAR | 55.99 ZAR | 62 |
| 2025-06-03 | 11.46 ZAR | 411.09 ZAR | 81 |
| 2025-06-10 | 10.88 ZAR | 45.53 ZAR | 57 |
| 2025-06-17 | 12.50 ZAR | 45.19 ZAR | 80 |
| 2025-06-23 | 12.04 ZAR | 47.27 ZAR | 84 |
| 2025-07-01 | 11.63 ZAR | 44.30 ZAR | 86 |
| 2025-07-08 | 8.69 ZAR | 55.17 ZAR | 50 |
| 2025-07-15 | 11.87 ZAR | 41.46 ZAR | 68 |
| 2025-07-22 | 12.35 ZAR | 47.75 ZAR | 62 |
| 2025-07-29 | 13.05 ZAR | 47.38 ZAR | 78 |
| 2025-08-05 | 14.01 ZAR | 51.68 ZAR | 62 |
| 2025-08-12 | 12.19 ZAR | 45.79 ZAR | 88 |
| 2025-08-18 | 13.20 ZAR | 117.45 ZAR | 76 |
| 2025-08-25 | 14.19 ZAR | 307.20 ZAR | 76 |
| 2025-09-02 | 14.95 ZAR | 203.46 ZAR | 56 |
| 2025-09-09 | 14.95 ZAR | 68.15 ZAR | 102 |
| 2025-09-15 | 17.71 ZAR | 187.23 ZAR | 112 |
| 2025-09-23 | 18.48 ZAR | 438.96 ZAR | 53 |
| 2025-09-29 | 18.15 ZAR | 65.30 ZAR | 67 |
| 2025-10-06 | 17.56 ZAR | 64.61 ZAR | 77 |
| 2025-10-13 | 17.97 ZAR | 69.59 ZAR | 56 |
| 2025-10-20 | 17.71 ZAR | 256.57 ZAR | 62 |
| 2025-10-27 | 17.62 ZAR | 873.50 ZAR | 72 |
| 2025-11-03 | 18.01 ZAR | 65.75 ZAR | 59 |
| 2025-11-10 | 18.24 ZAR | 65.48 ZAR | 56 |
| 2025-11-18 | 18.53 ZAR | 176.13 ZAR | 59 |
| 2025-11-24 | 19.61 ZAR | 774.25 ZAR | 53 |
| 2025-12-03 | 20.61 ZAR | 78.27 ZAR | 56 |
| 2025-12-08 | 21.90 ZAR | 819.40 ZAR | 58 |
| 2025-12-15 | 22.41 ZAR | 561.82 ZAR | 47 |
| 2025-12-22 | 24.09 ZAR | 602.95 ZAR | 38 |
| 2025-12-29 | 22.55 ZAR | 70.51 ZAR | 35 |
| 2026-01-01 | 22.55 ZAR | 70.99 ZAR | 30 |
| 2026-01-05 | 24.05 ZAR | 78.55 ZAR | 22 |
| 2026-01-13 | 28.59 ZAR | 103.48 ZAR | 52 |
| 2026-01-20 | 28.65 ZAR | 627.13 ZAR | 43 |
| 2026-01-26 | 29.06 ZAR | 373.05 ZAR | 57 |
| 2026-02-02 | 29.62 ZAR | 54.02 ZAR | 53 |
| 2026-02-09 | 29.10 ZAR | 66.55 ZAR | 78 |
| 2026-02-16 | 29.10 ZAR | 194.73 ZAR | 60 |
| 2026-02-23 | 31.95 ZAR | 67.98 ZAR | 43 |
| 2026-03-02 | 38.38 ZAR | 58.15 ZAR | 43 |
| 2026-03-10 | 36.11 ZAR | 83.29 ZAR | 36 |
| 2026-03-16 | 37.23 ZAR | 379.17 ZAR | 45 |
| 2026-04-02 | 39.02 ZAR | 58.46 ZAR | 43 |
| 2026-04-07 | 40.72 ZAR | 56.01 ZAR | 61 |
| 2026-04-14 | 34.67 ZAR | 51.54 ZAR | 51 |
| 2026-04-23 | 33.63 ZAR | 62.96 ZAR | 56 |
| 2026-04-30 | 36.96 ZAR | 50.44 ZAR | 73 |
| 2026-05-05 | 36.69 ZAR | 53.25 ZAR | 74 |
| 2026-05-14 | 40.07 ZAR | 67.36 ZAR | 63 |
| 2026-05-20 | 38.12 ZAR | 695.53 ZAR | 66 |
| 2026-05-25 | 38.07 ZAR | 366.98 ZAR | 48 |
| 2026-06-01 | 38.80 ZAR | 66.71 ZAR | 52 |
| 2026-06-08 | 38.34 ZAR | 74.23 ZAR | 63 |
| 2026-06-15 | 30.54 ZAR | 737.65 ZAR | 51 |
| 2026-06-23 | 16.73 ZAR | 57.38 ZAR | 47 |
| 2026-06-29 | 15.04 ZAR | 53.80 ZAR | 60 |
| 2026-07-06 | 13.30 ZAR | 112.89 ZAR | 66 |
| 2026-07-13 | 12.69 ZAR | 60.56 ZAR | 29 |
| 2026-07-20 | 13.24 ZAR | 257.41 ZAR | 44 |
| 2026-07-27 | 13.17 ZAR | 160.41 ZAR | 65 |
| 2026-08-03 | 13.17 ZAR | 375.19 ZAR | 33 |
Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Lightning Bolt
What type of card is Lightning Bolt?
Lightning Bolt is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Lightning Bolt do?
Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
How much does Lightning Bolt cost?
Lightning Bolt currently starts at 13.17. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Lightning Bolt from?
Lightning Bolt was first released in the set Limited Edition Alpha, illustrated by Christopher Rush.
Is Lightning Bolt legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Lightning Bolt can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What competitive formats is Lightning Bolt played in?
Lightning Bolt sees competitive metagame play in 5 format(s): Pauper, Commander, Premodern, Brawl, Sealed event.
Is Lightning Bolt part of any infinite combos?
Yes, Lightning Bolt is a key card in 6 combo(s) in our combo database, linked from the Combos section of this page.
What cards are similar to Lightning Bolt?
Cards similar to Lightning Bolt include Hornet Sting, Tarfire, Shock. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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