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Blightning
ALA · Shards of Alara #156 · Common · released 2008-10-03
{1}{B}{R}
Sorcery
Blightning deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker. That player or that planeswalker's controller discards two cards.
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Blightning is a common black-red sorcery from Shards of Alara (2008). It has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 2008 to 2019. Recent market prices range from $0.20 to $2.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.23
USD Foil$1.37
Format legality
Where you can play Blightning in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $0.20 to $2.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt at $0.20.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shards of Alara This page | 156 | Common | $0.23 | $1.37 |
| Magic Player Rewards 2009 | 6 | Rare | $2.99 | — |
| Salvat 2011 | 166 | Common | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 35124 | Common | — | — |
| Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt | 69 | Common | $0.20 | — |
| Masters 25 | 198 | Uncommon | $0.27 | $0.75 |
| The List | A25-198 | Uncommon | $0.31 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2008-10-01The targeted player will discard two cards even if some or all of Blightning's damage is prevented or redirected.
Frequently asked questions
Is Blightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Blightning is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Blightning legal in?
Blightning is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Blightning been printed?
Blightning has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 2008 to 2019.
What is the cheapest printing of Blightning?
The cheapest printing is Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt (#69) at about $0.20.
Who illustrated Blightning?
This printing of Blightning was illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa.