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Arc Lightning
PAL02 · Arena League 2002 #3 · Rare · released 2002-01-01
{2}{R}
Sorcery
Arc Lightning deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three targets.
"It is vain to look for a defense against lightning."
—Publius Syrus, Maxim 835, trans. Lyman
Arc Lightning is a rare red sorcery from Arena League 2002 (2002). It has been printed 13 times across 10 sets, from 1998 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.05 to $11.56 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD Foil$11.80
Format legality
Where you can play Arc Lightning in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (13)
Prices range from $0.05 to $11.56 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Khans of Tarkir at $0.05.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urza's Saga | 174 | Common | $0.30 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1999 | mlp174sb | Common | $0.19 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1999 | mlp174 | Common | $0.19 | — |
| Battle Royale Box Set | 5 | Common | $0.26 | — |
| World Championship Decks 2000 | jk174 | Common | $0.07 | — |
| Arena League 2002 This page | 3 | Rare | — | $11.56 |
| Planechase | 46 | Common | $0.19 | — |
| Khans of Tarkir | 97 | Uncommon | $0.05 | $0.64 |
| Magic Online Promos | 36116 | Common | — | — |
| Ugin's Fate | 97 | Uncommon | $0.39 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 55791 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Khans of Tarkir | 97y | Uncommon | — | — |
| The List | USG-174 | Common | $0.10 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2014-09-20You choose how many targets Arc Lightning has and how the damage is divided as you cast the spell. Each target must receive at least 1 damage.
- 2014-09-20If some of the creatures are illegal targets as Arc Lightning tries to resolve, the original division of damage still applies but no damage is dealt to the illegal targets. If all targets are illegal, Arc Lightning doesn’t resolve.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arc Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Arc Lightning is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Arc Lightning legal in?
Arc Lightning is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Arc Lightning been printed?
Arc Lightning has been printed 13 times across 10 sets, from 1998 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Arc Lightning?
The cheapest printing is Khans of Tarkir (#97) at about $0.05.
Who illustrated Arc Lightning?
This printing of Arc Lightning was illustrated by Andrew Goldhawk.