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Homing Lightning
JMP · Jumpstart #335 · Uncommon · released 2020-07-17
{2}{R}{R}
Instant
Homing Lightning deals 4 damage to target creature and each other creature with the same name as that creature.
"I see countless worlds. What makes them think I can't find them in just one?"
—Ral Zarek
Homing Lightning is an uncommon red instant from Jumpstart (2020). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2013 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.06 to $0.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.22
Format legality
Where you can play Homing Lightning in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.06 to $0.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Gatecrash at $0.06.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatecrash | 96 | Uncommon | $0.06 | $0.99 |
| Jumpstart This page | 335 | Uncommon | $0.22 | — |
| Ravnica Remastered | 112 | Uncommon | $0.19 | $0.20 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2022-06-10Unless a token is a copy of another permanent or was explicitly given a name by the effect that created it, its name is the subtypes it was given when it was created plus the word "Token." For example, if an effect creates a 1/1 Soldier creature token, that token is named "Soldier Token."
- 2013-01-24Homing Lightning has only one target. Other creatures with that name are not targeted. For example, a creature with hexproof will be dealt damage if it has the same name as the target creature.
Frequently asked questions
Is Homing Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Homing Lightning is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Homing Lightning legal in?
Homing Lightning is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Homing Lightning been printed?
Homing Lightning has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2013 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Homing Lightning?
The cheapest printing is Gatecrash (#96) at about $0.06.
Who illustrated Homing Lightning?
This printing of Homing Lightning was illustrated by Slawomir Maniak.