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Lightning Elemental
M12 · Magic 2012 #149 · Common · released 2011-07-15
{3}{R}
Creature — Elemental
Haste (This creature can attack and {T} as soon as it comes under your control.)
"Oh, it's easy enough to kill, but I'm not going anywhere near it."
—Norin the Wary
Lightning Elemental is a common red creature from Magic 2012 (2011). It has been printed 15 times across 11 sets, from 1997 to 2020. Recent market prices range from $0.04 to $3.12 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.16
Format legality
Where you can play Lightning Elemental in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (15)
Prices range from $0.04 to $3.12 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Duels of the Planeswalkers at $0.04.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempest | 186 | Common | $0.16 | — |
| Battle Royale Box Set | 37 | Common | $0.07 | — |
| Seventh Edition | 201★ | Common | — | $3.12 |
| Seventh Edition | 201 | Common | $0.15 | — |
| Eighth Edition | 201★ | Common | — | $0.30 |
| Eighth Edition | 201 | Common | $0.21 | — |
| Ninth Edition | 201★ | Common | — | $0.20 |
| Ninth Edition | 201 | Common | $0.14 | — |
| Tenth Edition | 217★ | Common | — | $0.25 |
| Tenth Edition | 217 | Common | $0.08 | — |
| Magic 2010 | 147 | Common | $0.11 | $0.40 |
| Duels of the Planeswalkers | 50 | Common | $0.04 | — |
| Salvat 2011 | 116 | Common | — | — |
| Magic 2012 This page | 149 | Common | $0.16 | — |
| Jumpstart | 344 | Common | $0.20 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lightning Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes — Lightning Elemental is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Lightning Elemental legal in?
Lightning Elemental is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Lightning Elemental been printed?
Lightning Elemental has been printed 15 times across 11 sets, from 1997 to 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Lightning Elemental?
The cheapest printing is Duels of the Planeswalkers (#50) at about $0.04.
Who illustrated Lightning Elemental?
This printing of Lightning Elemental was illustrated by Kev Walker.