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Branching Bolt
ALA · Shards of Alara #158 · Common · released 2008-10-03
{1}{R}{G}
Instant
Choose one or both —
• Branching Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature with flying.
• Branching Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature without flying.
"Lightning lives in everything, in living flesh and growing things. It must be set free."
—Rakka Mar
Branching Bolt is a common green-red instant from Shards of Alara (2008). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2008 to 2010. Recent market prices range from $0.13 to $0.25 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.20
USD Foil$0.25
Format legality
Where you can play Branching Bolt in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.13 to $0.25 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Archenemy at $0.13.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shards of Alara This page | 158 | Common | $0.19 | $0.25 |
| Planechase | 83 | Common | $0.25 | — |
| Archenemy | 82 | Common | $0.13 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2008-10-01You may choose just the first mode (targeting a creature with flying), just the second mode (targeting a creature without flying), or both modes (targeting a creature with flying and a creature without flying). You can’t choose a mode unless there’s a legal target for it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Branching Bolt legal in Commander?
Yes — Branching Bolt is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Branching Bolt legal in?
Branching Bolt is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Branching Bolt been printed?
Branching Bolt has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2008 to 2010.
What is the cheapest printing of Branching Bolt?
The cheapest printing is Archenemy (#82) at about $0.13.
Who illustrated Branching Bolt?
This printing of Branching Bolt was illustrated by Vance Kovacs.