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Lightning Rift
VMA · Vintage Masters #178 · Uncommon · released 2014-06-16
{1}{R}
Enchantment
Whenever a player cycles a card, you may pay {1}. If you do, this enchantment deals 2 damage to any target.
Options will cost you, but a lack of them will cost you even more.
Lightning Rift is an uncommon red enchantment from Vintage Masters (2014). It has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 2002 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.11 to $8.65 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Lightning Rift in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $0.11 to $8.65 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander 2020 at $0.17.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onslaught | 217 | Uncommon | $0.32 | $8.65 |
| Friday Night Magic 2004 | 5 | Rare | — | $2.64 |
| Magic Online Promos | 32571 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Vintage Masters This page | 178 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Commander 2020 | 155 | Uncommon | $0.17 | — |
| Dominaria Remastered | 129 | Uncommon | $0.17 | $0.11 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2022-12-08You choose the target when Lightning Rift’s ability is put on the stack, but you choose whether to pay the mana as the ability resolves. Once you make that choice, no player may take actions until the damage is dealt and the ability has finished resolving.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lightning Rift legal in Commander?
Yes — Lightning Rift is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Lightning Rift legal in?
Lightning Rift is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Lightning Rift been printed?
Lightning Rift has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 2002 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Lightning Rift?
The cheapest printing is Commander 2020 (#155) at about $0.17.
Who illustrated Lightning Rift?
This printing of Lightning Rift was illustrated by Eric Peterson.