Prophetic Bolt
Prophetic Bolt Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Prophetic Bolt is $0.10 (PLST #C15-231), and the most expensive is $10.25 (APC #116, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.10, down 16.7% over 7 days, down 16.7% over 30 days, down 16.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.27 (2026).
Prophetic Bolt Printings & Prices
Prophetic Bolt has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Prophetic Bolt: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $11.50 cash for APC #116 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | APC #116 | Foil | $11.50 | $22.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | APC #116 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | APC #116 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | APC #116 | Nonfoil | $0.35 | $2.29 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #265 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | CMD #219 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.59 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #C15-231 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | DDJ #27 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #227 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | C15 #231 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Prophetic Bolt Rules Text & Legality
Prophetic Bolt deals 4 damage to any target. Look at the top four cards of your library. Put one of those cards into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
Prophetic Bolt is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Prophetic Bolt has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X2 #265 | 2022-07-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 2X2 #265 | 2022-07-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLST #C15-231 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| C20 #227 | 2020-04-17 | Rare | Standard |
| C15 #231 | 2015-11-13 | Rare | Standard |
| DDJ #27 | 2012-09-07 | Rare | Standard |
| CMD #219 | 2011-06-17 | Rare | Standard |
| APC #116 | 2001-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
| APC #116 | 2001-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
2X2 #265 
PLST #C15-231 
C20 #227 
C15 #231 
DDJ #27 
CMD #219 
APC #116 Prophetic Bolt in Commander
Prophetic Bolt is the #13,329 most-played card on EDHREC, down 255 places over the last 30 days.
Prophetic Bolt FAQ
How much is Prophetic Bolt worth?
Prophetic Bolt is worth about $0.10 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.10 to $10.25 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Prophetic Bolt legal in Commander?
Yes — Prophetic Bolt is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Prophetic Bolt been reprinted?
Yes — Prophetic Bolt has been reprinted 9 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Prophetic Bolt cheap?
Prophetic Bolt trades at about $0.10 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,329 on EDHREC).