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Branching Bolt
INSTANT Common
Archenemy EDHREC #24,887
$0.13
+0.0%
7 days
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Branching Bolt price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.13.
Branching Bolt Price Summary
Branching Bolt's current headline price is $0.13.
Branching Bolt Printings & Prices
3 printings
Branching Bolt has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Branching Bolt: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ALA #158 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ALA #158 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOP #83 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ALA #158 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ARC #82 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALA #158 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ARC #82 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Branching Bolt Rules Text & Legality
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• Branching Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature with flying.
• Branching Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature without flying.
""Lightning lives in everything, in living flesh and growing things. It must be set free."
—Rakka Mar"
Branching Bolt is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Branching Bolt Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 1, 2008 You may choose just the first mode (targeting a creature with flying), just the second mode (targeting a creature without flying), or both modes (targeting a creature with flying and a creature without flying). You can’t choose a mode unless there’s a legal target for it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Branching Bolt has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARC #82 | 2010-06-18 | Common | Standard |
| HOP #83 | 2009-09-04 | Common | Standard |
| ALA #158 | 2008-10-03 | Common | Standard |
| ALA #158 | 2008-10-03 | Common | Standard |
HOP #83 
ALA #158 Branching Bolt in Commander
Branching Bolt is the #24,887 most-played card on EDHREC, down 583 places over the last 30 days.
Branching Bolt FAQ
How much is Branching Bolt worth?
Branching Bolt is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Branching Bolt legal in Commander?
Yes — Branching Bolt is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Branching Bolt been reprinted?
Yes — Branching Bolt has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Branching Bolt cheap?
Branching Bolt trades at about $0.13 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,887 on EDHREC).