Forked Bolt
Forked Bolt Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Forked Bolt is $0.27 (ROE #146), and the most expensive is $7.08 (ROE #146, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.27, up 3.9% over 7 days, down 3.6% over 30 days, down 15.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.35 (2026).
Forked Bolt Printings & Prices
Forked Bolt has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Forked Bolt: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.50 cash for ROE #146 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ROE #146 | Foil | $4.50 | $8.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | ROE #146 | Foil | $3.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ROE #146 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | DDP #60 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Forked Bolt Rules Text & Legality
Forked Bolt deals 2 damage divided as you choose among one or two targets.
Forked Bolt is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Forked Bolt Rulings
- Jun 15, 2010 You divide the damage as you cast Forked Bolt, not as it resolves. Each target must be assigned at least 1 damage. (In other words, as you cast Forked Bolt, you choose whether to have it deal 2 damage to a single target, or deal 1 damage to each of two targets.)
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Forked Bolt has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDP #60 | 2015-08-28 | Common | Standard |
| ROE #146 | 2010-04-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ROE #146 | 2010-04-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
DDP #60 
ROE #146 Forked Bolt in Commander
Forked Bolt is the #11,828 most-played card on EDHREC, down 187 places over the last 30 days.
Forked Bolt FAQ
How much is Forked Bolt worth?
Forked Bolt is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.27 to $7.08 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Forked Bolt legal in Commander?
Yes — Forked Bolt is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Forked Bolt been reprinted?
Yes — Forked Bolt has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Forked Bolt cheap?
Forked Bolt trades at about $0.27 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,828 on EDHREC).