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Lightning Axe
TSP · Time Spiral #168 · Common · released 2006-10-06
{R}
Instant
As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card or pay {5}.
Lightning Axe deals 5 damage to target creature.
"A gargoyle's meat can be carved with an ordinary cleaver, but for its petrous hide . . ."
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Lightning Axe is a common red instant from Time Spiral (2006). It has been printed 10 times across 9 sets, from 2006 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.13 to $2.32 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.42
USD Foil$2.00
Format legality
Where you can play Lightning Axe in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (10)
Prices range from $0.13 to $2.32 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Jumpstart 2022 at $0.13.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Spiral This page | 168 | Common | $0.43 | $2.00 |
| Shadows over Innistrad | 170 | Uncommon | $0.25 | $0.31 |
| Jumpstart | 341 | Uncommon | $0.32 | — |
| Double Masters | 135 | Common | $0.22 | $0.27 |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 174 | Uncommon | $0.33 | $0.49 |
| The List | TSP-168 | Common | $0.20 | — |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 569 | Uncommon | $0.13 | — |
| Shadows over Innistrad Remastered | 166 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Innistrad Remastered | 398 | Uncommon | $0.47 | $2.32 |
| Innistrad Remastered | 162 | Uncommon | $0.29 | $0.33 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2021-03-19The mana value of Lightning Axe is 1, no matter which additional cost you paid.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lightning Axe legal in Commander?
Yes — Lightning Axe is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Lightning Axe legal in?
Lightning Axe is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Lightning Axe been printed?
Lightning Axe has been printed 10 times across 9 sets, from 2006 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Lightning Axe?
The cheapest printing is Jumpstart 2022 (#569) at about $0.13.
Who illustrated Lightning Axe?
This printing of Lightning Axe was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.