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Arc Lightning
SORCERY Uncommon
Khans of Tarkir EDHREC #16,417
$0.05
+0.0%
7 days
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Arc Lightning price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.05.
Arc Lightning Price Summary
Arc Lightning's current headline price is $0.05.
Arc Lightning Printings & Prices
10 printings
Arc Lightning has 10 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Arc Lightning: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAL02 #3 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UGIN #97 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KTK #97 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BRB #5 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | KTK #97 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOP #46 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | USG #174 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | USG #174 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC99 #mlp174 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | KTK #97 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Arc Lightning Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Arc Lightning Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
11 printings
Arc Lightning has been reprinted 11 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #USG-174 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| UGIN #97 | 2015-01-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| KTK #97 | 2014-09-26 | Uncommon | Standard |
| KTK #97 | 2014-09-26 | Uncommon | Standard |
| HOP #46 | 2009-09-04 | Common | Standard |
| PAL02 #3 | 2002-01-01 | Rare | Standard |
| WC00 #jk174 | 2000-08-02 | Common | Standard |
| BRB #5 | 1999-11-12 | Common | Standard |
| WC99 #mlp174 | 1999-08-04 | Common | Standard |
| WC99 #mlp174sb | 1999-08-04 | Common | Standard |
PLST #USG-174 
UGIN #97 
HOP #46 
PAL02 #3 
WC00 #jk174 
BRB #5 
WC99 #mlp174 Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.
Arc Lightning in Commander
Arc Lightning is the #16,417 most-played card on EDHREC, down 269 places over the last 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 Sep 22, 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 (#16,417 on EDHREC).