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Riddle of Lightning
JOU · Journey into Nyx #107 · Uncommon · released 2014-05-02
{3}{R}{R}
Instant
Choose any target. Scry 3, then reveal the top card of your library. Riddle of Lightning deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that permanent or player.
Riddle of Lightning is an uncommon red instant from Journey into Nyx (2014). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2007 to 2021. Recent market prices range from $0.08 to $0.49 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.08
USD Foil$0.40
Format legality
Where you can play Riddle of Lightning in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.08 to $0.49 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Journey into Nyx at $0.08.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Sight | 105 | Common | $0.24 | $0.49 |
| Journey into Nyx This page | 107 | Uncommon | $0.08 | $0.42 |
| Jumpstart | 359 | Uncommon | $0.19 | — |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 183 | Common | $0.20 | $0.40 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2021-03-19If the chosen target is an illegal target by the time Riddle of Lightning tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve. You don't scry 3 or reveal any card.
- 2021-03-19If a card in a player's library has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
Frequently asked questions
Is Riddle of Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Riddle of Lightning is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Riddle of Lightning legal in?
Riddle of Lightning is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Riddle of Lightning been printed?
Riddle of Lightning has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2007 to 2021.
What is the cheapest printing of Riddle of Lightning?
The cheapest printing is Journey into Nyx (#107) at about $0.08.
Who illustrated Riddle of Lightning?
This printing of Riddle of Lightning was illustrated by Daarken.