Lightning Dragon
Lightning Dragon Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Lightning Dragon is $4.79 (USG #202), and the most expensive is $153.38 (PUSG #202, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.79, up 0.4% over 7 days, down 1.0% over 30 days, down 4.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.43 (2025).
Lightning Dragon Printings & Prices
Lightning Dragon has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Lightning Dragon: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $65.00 cash for PUSG #202 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PUSG #202 | Foil | $65.00 | $129.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | USG #202 | Nonfoil | $1.75 | $3.49 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | USG #202 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
Lightning Dragon Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Echo {2}{R}{R} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.)
{R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
Lightning Dragon is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Lightning Dragon has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USG #202 | 1998-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
| PUSG #202 | 1998-09-26 | Rare | Prerelease |
USG #202 
PUSG #202 Lightning Dragon in Commander
Lightning Dragon is the #28,831 most-played card on EDHREC, down 115 places over the last 30 days.
Lightning Dragon FAQ
How much is Lightning Dragon worth?
Lightning Dragon is worth about $4.79 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $4.79 to $153.38 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Lightning Dragon legal in Commander?
Yes — Lightning Dragon is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Lightning Dragon been reprinted?
Yes — Lightning Dragon has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lightning Dragon cheap?
Lightning Dragon trades at about $4.79 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,831 on EDHREC).