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Barbed Lightning
Price history
Barbed Lightning price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.23.
Barbed Lightning Price Summary
Barbed Lightning's current headline price is $0.23.
Barbed Lightning Printings & Prices
Barbed Lightning has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Barbed Lightning: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DST #55 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DST #55 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DST #55 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DST #55 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DST #55 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Barbed Lightning Rules Text & Legality
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• Barbed Lightning deals 3 damage to target creature.
• Barbed Lightning deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker.
Entwine {2} (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)
Barbed Lightning is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Barbed Lightning has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DST #55 | 2004-02-06 | Common | Standard |
| DST #55 | 2004-02-06 | Common | Standard |
Barbed Lightning in Commander
Barbed Lightning is the #21,401 most-played card on EDHREC, down 263 places over the last 30 days.
Barbed Lightning FAQ
How much is Barbed Lightning worth?
Barbed Lightning is worth about $0.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Barbed Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Barbed Lightning is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Barbed Lightning been reprinted?
Yes — Barbed Lightning has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Barbed Lightning cheap?
Barbed Lightning trades at about $0.23 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,401 on EDHREC).