Redirect Lightning
Redirect Lightning Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Redirect Lightning is $10.68 (TLA #151), and the most expensive is $28.31 (PTLA #151s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $10.68, down 4.4% over 7 days, up 9.5% over 30 days, down 3.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $20.00 (2025).
Redirect Lightning Printings & Prices
Redirect Lightning has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease and showcase treatments.
Sell Redirect Lightning: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $19.00 cash for PTLA #151s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 42% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PTLA #151s | Foil | $19.00 | $32.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | TLA #343 | Foil | $17.50 | $34.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | TLA #343 | Foil | $14.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TLA #343 | Nonfoil | $13.00 | $22.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | TLA #151 | Nonfoil | $10.50 | $18.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | TLA #151 | Foil | $10.00 | $19.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | TLA #343 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TLA #151 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TLA #151 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
Redirect Lightning Rules Text & Legality
As an additional cost to cast this spell, pay 5 life or pay {2}.
Change the target of target spell or ability with a single target.
Redirect Lightning is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Redirect Lightning Rulings
- Oct 2, 2025 If a spell or ability targets multiple things, you can't target it with Redirect Lightning, even if all but one of those targets have become illegal.
- Oct 2, 2025 If a spell or ability targets the same player or object multiple times, you can't target it with Redirect Lightning.
- Oct 2, 2025 You don't choose the new target for the spell or ability until Redirect Lightning resolves. You must change the target if possible. However, you can't change the target to an illegal target. If there are no legal targets to choose from, the target isn't changed. It doesn't matter if the original target has somehow become illegal itself.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Redirect Lightning has been reprinted 5 times. The Avatar: The Last Airbender reprint cut the price 45% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLA #151 | 2025-11-21 | Rare | Standard | $8.52 | $8.32 | $8.97 | $11.53 |
| TLA #343 | 2025-11-21 | Rare | Showcase | $13.29 | $12.19 | $13.70 | $15.21 |
| PTLA #151s | 2025-11-21 | Rare | Prerelease | $22.17 | $21.35 | $27.79 | $36.27 |
| TLA #151 | 2025-11-21 | Rare | Standard | $17.30 | $8.76 | $9.59 | $12.27 |
| TLA #343 | 2025-11-21 | Rare | Showcase | $20.93 | $20.31 | $20.15 | $20.38 |
TLA #151 
PTLA #151s Redirect Lightning in Commander
Redirect Lightning is the #633 most-played card on EDHREC, up 66 places over the last 30 days.
Redirect Lightning FAQ
How much is Redirect Lightning worth?
Redirect Lightning is worth about $10.68 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $10.68 to $28.31 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Redirect Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Redirect Lightning is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Redirect Lightning been reprinted?
Yes — Redirect Lightning has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Redirect Lightning expensive?
Redirect Lightning holds a $10.68 price because Commander demand is high (#633 on EDHREC) and even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.