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Chain Lightning Dominaria Remastered Alt Art MTG card
DMR #316 · Art by Christopher Moeller
DMR set symbol, CommonDominaria Remastered#316Common

Chain Lightning

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · DMR #316 nonfoil
$0.31 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+10.7%
EDHREC rank
#5,748 Up 57 in 30 days

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Chain Lightning Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.31, flat over 7 days, up 10.7% over 30 days, up 24.0% over 90 days.

Chain Lightning Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Chain Lightning

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Chain Lightning in Sealed Products

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Chain Lightning Printings & Prices

Chain Lightning has 12 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil, foil and raised foil finishes, including borderless and alt art treatments.

DMR set symbol, CommonDMR #316
Retro Frame
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MB2 set symbol, CommonMB2 #55
DMR set symbol, CommonDMR #113
EMA set symbol, UncommonEMA #123
JMP set symbol, UncommonJMP #302
BBD set symbol, UncommonBBD #171
PD2 set symbol, CommonPD2 #16
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2047
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2052
Borderless
LEG set symbol, CommonLEG #137
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #370
Borderless
MP2 set symbol, SpecialMP2 #26
Borderless

Sell Chain Lightning: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomMP2 #26Foil
Card KingdomSLD #370Foil
CoolStuffIncMP2 #26Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #370Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #370Nonfoil
Card KingdomSLD #370Nonfoil
Card KingdomLEG #137Nonfoil
Card KingdomSLD #2052Raised Foil
Card KingdomSLD #2047Foil

Chain Lightning Rules Text & Legality

Chain Lightning

Chain Lightning deals 3 damage to any target. Then that player or that permanent's controller may pay {R}{R}. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.

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

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Chain Lightning Rulings

  • Dec 8, 2022

    As Chain Lightning resolves, either the original or one of the copies, the targeted player or the controller of the targeted permanent may copy it. The copy has the same text, target, and color as the resolving spell, though the player creating the copy may choose a new target for it. Once that copy is created (or not), the Chain Lightning finishes resolving and leaves the stack.

  • Dec 8, 2022

    If the targeted player or permanent is an illegal target as Chain Lightning tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve and none of its effects happen. It can't be copied.

  • Dec 8, 2022

    The copy of Chain Lightning is created on the stack, so it's not cast. Abilities that trigger when a player casts a spell won't trigger. Players may respond to that spell before it resolves.

  • Dec 8, 2022

    The player putting the copy of the spell on the stack controls that copy.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Chain Lightning has been reprinted 18 times.

  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #2047
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #2047
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #2052
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #370
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #370
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, CommonDominaria Remastered · Alt ArtDMR #316
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, CommonDominaria Remastered · Alt Art, foilDMR #316
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, CommonDominaria Remastered · foilDMR #113
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, CommonDominaria RemasteredDMR #113
  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, CommonMystery Booster 2MB2 #55

Showing the 10 most recent of 18 printings.

Chain Lightning in Commander

Chain Lightning is the #5,748 most-played card on EDHREC, up 57 places over the last 30 days.

#5,748 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 57 in 30 days

Chain Lightning FAQ

How much is Chain Lightning worth?

Chain Lightning is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Chain Lightning legal in Commander?

Yes. Chain Lightning is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.

Has Chain Lightning been reprinted?

Yes. Chain Lightning has been reprinted 18 times, with 12 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Chain Lightning cheap?

Chain Lightning trades at about $0.31; 18 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,748 on EDHREC).