Lightning Cloud
Lightning Cloud Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Lightning Cloud is $0.69 (VIS #87). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.69, down 2.8% over 7 days, down 1.4% over 30 days, down 4.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.78 (2024).
Lightning Cloud Printings & Prices
Lightning Cloud has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Lightning Cloud: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.17 cash for VIS #87; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 87% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | VIS #87 | Nonfoil | $0.17 | $1.29 | 87% |
Lightning Cloud Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a player casts a red spell, you may pay {R}. If you do, this enchantment deals 1 damage to any target.
Lightning Cloud is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Lightning Cloud Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Triggers when the spell is cast.
- Oct 4, 2004 You pick the target when putting the triggered ability on the stack, but you don’t choose whether or not to pay {R} until the triggered ability resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Lightning Cloud has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIS #87 | 1997-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
VIS #87 Lightning Cloud in Commander
Lightning Cloud is the #28,104 most-played card on EDHREC, down 74 places over the last 30 days.
Lightning Cloud FAQ
How much is Lightning Cloud worth?
Lightning Cloud is worth about $0.69 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026.
Is Lightning Cloud legal in Commander?
Yes — Lightning Cloud is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Lightning Cloud been reprinted?
Yes — Lightning Cloud has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lightning Cloud cheap?
Lightning Cloud trades at about $0.69 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,104 on EDHREC).