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Arc Lightning Khans of Tarkir MTG card
KTK #97 · Art by Seb McKinnon
KTK set symbol, UncommonKhans of Tarkir#97Uncommon

Arc Lightning

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · KTK #97 nonfoil
$0.05 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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30 days
0.0%
EDHREC rank
#16,573 Down 111 in 30 days
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Arc Lightning Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.05, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 50.0% over 90 days.

Arc Lightning Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Arc Lightning

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Arc Lightning in Sealed Products

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Arc Lightning Printings & Prices

Arc Lightning has 10 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

KTK set symbol, UncommonKTK #97
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WC00 set symbol, CommonWC00 #jk174
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #USG-174
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HOP set symbol, CommonHOP #46
WC99 set symbol, CommonWC99 #mlp174sb
BRB set symbol, CommonBRB #5
WC99 set symbol, CommonWC99 #mlp174
UGIN set symbol, UncommonUGIN #97
USG set symbol, CommonUSG #174
PAL02 set symbol, RarePAL02 #3

Sell Arc Lightning: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomPAL02 #3Foil
Card KingdomKTK #97Foil
Card KingdomUGIN #97Nonfoil
Card KingdomHOP #46Nonfoil
Card KingdomBRB #5Nonfoil
Card KingdomWC99 #mlp174Nonfoil
Card KingdomWC00 #jk174Nonfoil
Card KingdomPLST #USG-174Nonfoil

Arc Lightning Rules Text & Legality

Arc Lightning

Arc Lightning deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three targets.

Rainclouds don't last long in Shiv, but that doesn't stop the lightning.

Arc Lightning is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Arc Lightning Rulings

  • Sep 20, 2014

    If some of the creatures are illegal targets as Arc Lightning tries to resolve, the original division of damage still applies but no damage is dealt to the illegal targets. If all targets are illegal, Arc Lightning doesn’t resolve.

  • Sep 20, 2014

    You choose how many targets Arc Lightning has and how the damage is divided as you cast the spell. Each target must receive at least 1 damage.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Arc Lightning has been reprinted 11 times.

  • Aug 4, 1999WC99 set symbol, CommonWorld Championship Decks 1999WC99 #mlp174sb
  • Aug 4, 1999WC99 set symbol, CommonWorld Championship Decks 1999WC99 #mlp174
  • Nov 12, 1999BRB set symbol, CommonBattle Royale Box SetBRB #5
  • Aug 2, 2000WC00 set symbol, CommonWorld Championship Decks 2000WC00 #jk174
  • Jan 1, 2002PAL02 set symbol, RareArena League 2002 · foilPAL02 #3
  • Sep 4, 2009HOP set symbol, CommonPlanechaseHOP #46
  • Sep 26, 2014KTK set symbol, UncommonKhans of Tarkir · foilKTK #97
  • Sep 26, 2014KTK set symbol, UncommonKhans of TarkirKTK #97
  • Jan 17, 2015UGIN set symbol, UncommonUgin's FateUGIN #97
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #USG-174

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Arc Lightning in Commander

Arc Lightning is the #16,573 most-played card on EDHREC, down 111 places over the last 30 days.

#16,573 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 111 in 30 days

Arc Lightning FAQ

How much is Arc Lightning worth?

Arc Lightning is worth about $0.05 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Arc Lightning legal in Commander?

Yes. Arc Lightning is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Arc Lightning been reprinted?

Yes. Arc Lightning has been reprinted 11 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Arc Lightning cheap?

Arc Lightning trades at about $0.05; 11 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,573 on EDHREC).