Vow of Lightning
Vow of Lightning Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Vow of Lightning is $0.09 (GN3 #88), and the most expensive is $0.35 (MKC #164). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.19, down 5.0% over 7 days, down 17.4% over 30 days, up 171.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.33 (2026).
Vow of Lightning Printings & Prices
Vow of Lightning has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Vow of Lightning: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.12 cash for CMR #209 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CMR #209 | Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | CMD #138 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMD #138 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.39 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | CMA #89 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.39 | 95% |
| Card Kingdom | E02 #30 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | MKC #164 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | GN3 #88 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #209 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #CMR-209 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Vow of Lightning Rules Text & Legality
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets +2/+2, has first strike, and can't attack you or planeswalkers you control.
Vow of Lightning is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Vow of Lightning has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC #164 | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.18 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| GN3 #88 | 2022-10-14 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| PLST #CMR-209 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| CMR #209 | 2020-11-20 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| CMR #209 | 2020-11-20 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| E02 #30 | 2017-11-24 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| CMA #89 | 2017-06-09 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| CMD #138 | 2011-06-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
MKC #164 
GN3 #88 
PLST #CMR-209 
CMR #209 
E02 #30 
CMA #89 
CMD #138 Vow of Lightning in Commander
Vow of Lightning is the #7,630 most-played card on EDHREC, down 31 places over the last 30 days.
Vow of Lightning FAQ
How much is Vow of Lightning worth?
Vow of Lightning is worth about $0.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.09 to $0.35 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Vow of Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Vow of Lightning is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Vow of Lightning been reprinted?
Yes — Vow of Lightning has been reprinted 8 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Vow of Lightning cheap?
Vow of Lightning trades at about $0.19 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,630 on EDHREC).