Arc Lightning
Arc Lightning Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Arc Lightning is $0.07 (KTK #97), and the most expensive is $11.65 (PAL02 #3, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.08, up 14.3% over 7 days, down 11.1% over 30 days, flat over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.12 (2024).
Arc Lightning Printings & Prices
Arc Lightning has 10 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Arc Lightning: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.50 cash for PAL02 #3 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 72% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAL02 #3 | Foil | $2.50 | $8.99 | 72% |
| Card Kingdom | KTK #97 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | UGIN #97 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.69 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | HOP #46 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.39 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | WC00 #jk174 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| starcitygames | KTK #97 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| starcitygames | BRB #5 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #USG-174 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | WC99 #mlp174sb | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | USG #174 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Arc Lightning Rules Text & Legality
Arc Lightning deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three targets.
Arc Lightning is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Arc Lightning Rulings
- Sep 20, 2014 If 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.
- Sep 20, 2014 You 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Arc Lightning has been reprinted 11 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #USG-174 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| UGIN #97 | 2015-01-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| KTK #97 | 2014-09-26 | Uncommon | Standard |
| KTK #97 | 2014-09-26 | Uncommon | Standard |
| HOP #46 | 2009-09-04 | Common | Standard |
| PAL02 #3 | 2002-01-01 | Rare | Standard |
| WC00 #jk174 | 2000-08-02 | Common | Standard |
| BRB #5 | 1999-11-12 | Common | Standard |
| WC99 #mlp174 | 1999-08-04 | Common | Standard |
| WC99 #mlp174sb | 1999-08-04 | Common | Standard |
PLST #USG-174 
UGIN #97 
KTK #97 
HOP #46 
PAL02 #3 
WC00 #jk174 
BRB #5 
WC99 #mlp174 Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.
Arc Lightning in Commander
Arc Lightning is the #16,148 most-played card on EDHREC, down 89 places over the last 30 days.
Arc Lightning FAQ
How much is Arc Lightning worth?
Arc Lightning is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.07 to $11.65 across 10 tracked printings.
Is Arc Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Arc Lightning is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Arc Lightning been reprinted?
Yes — Arc Lightning has been reprinted 11 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Arc Lightning cheap?
Arc Lightning trades at about $0.08 — 11 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,148 on EDHREC).