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Lightning Strike
DFT · Aetherdrift #136 · Common · released 2025-02-14
{1}{R}
Instant
Lightning Strike deals 3 damage to any target.
"No, it's not quite as simple as 'point and boom,' but if you must summarize."
—Daretti
Lightning Strike is a common red instant from Aetherdrift (2025). It has been printed 13 times across 12 sets, from 2013 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.09 to $7.21 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.21
USD Foil$0.28
Format legality
Where you can play Lightning Strike in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (13)
Prices range from $0.09 to $7.21 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Magic 2015 at $0.09.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theros | 127 | Common | $0.18 | $0.78 |
| Magic 2015 | 155 | Common | $0.09 | $0.26 |
| Ixalan | 149 | Uncommon | $0.14 | $1.42 |
| Core Set 2019 | 152 | Uncommon | $0.27 | $1.85 |
| Game Night 2019 | 42 | Common | $0.29 | — |
| Jumpstart Arena Exclusives | 152 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Dominaria United | 433 | Common | $0.47 | $1.47 |
| Dominaria United | 137 | Common | $0.23 | $0.25 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 724 | Rare | $7.21 | $7.03 |
| Cowboy Bebop | 4 | Rare | — | $3.25 |
| Aetherdrift This page | 136 | Common | $0.22 | $0.27 |
| Avatar: The Last Airbender | 146 | Common | $0.19 | $0.28 |
| Marvel Super Heroes | 142 | Common | $0.20 | $0.30 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lightning Strike legal in Commander?
Yes — Lightning Strike is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Lightning Strike legal in?
Lightning Strike is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Lightning Strike been printed?
Lightning Strike has been printed 13 times across 12 sets, from 2013 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Lightning Strike?
The cheapest printing is Magic 2015 (#155) at about $0.09.
Who illustrated Lightning Strike?
This printing of Lightning Strike was illustrated by Steve Ellis.