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Homing Lightning
INSTANT Uncommon
Gatecrash EDHREC #22,750
$0.06
+0.0%
7 days
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Homing Lightning price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.06.
Homing Lightning Price Summary
Homing Lightning's current headline price is $0.06.
Homing Lightning Printings & Prices
3 printings
Homing Lightning has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Homing Lightning: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RVR #112 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #96 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #335 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #112 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #96 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Homing Lightning Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Homing Lightning deals 4 damage to target creature and each other creature with the same name as that creature.
""I see countless worlds. What makes them think I can't find them in just one?"
—Ral Zarek"
Homing Lightning is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Homing Lightning Rulings
2 most recent
- Jun 10, 2022 Unless a token is a copy of another permanent or was explicitly given a name by the effect that created it, its name is the subtypes it was given when it was created plus the word "Token." For example, if an effect creates a 1/1 Soldier creature token, that token is named "Soldier Token."
- Jan 24, 2013 Homing Lightning has only one target. Other creatures with that name are not targeted. For example, a creature with hexproof will be dealt damage if it has the same name as the target creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Homing Lightning has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RVR #112 | 2024-01-12 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — |
| RVR #112 | 2024-01-12 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — |
| JMP #335 | 2020-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — |
| GTC #96 | 2013-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — |
| GTC #96 | 2013-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — |
RVR #112 
JMP #335 Homing Lightning in Commander
Homing Lightning is the #22,750 most-played card on EDHREC, down 351 places over the last 30 days.
Homing Lightning FAQ
How much is Homing Lightning worth?
Homing Lightning is worth about $0.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Homing Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Homing Lightning is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Homing Lightning been reprinted?
Yes — Homing Lightning has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Homing Lightning cheap?
Homing Lightning trades at about $0.06 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,750 on EDHREC).