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Lightning Axe Jumpstart 2022 MTG card
J22 #569 · Art by Jason A. Engle
J22 set symbol, UncommonJumpstart 2022#569Uncommon

Lightning Axe

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Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · J22 #569 nonfoil
$0.14 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+7.7%
EDHREC rank
#7,097 Down 61 in 30 days

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Lightning Axe Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.14, flat over 7 days, up 7.7% over 30 days, down 17.6% over 90 days.

Lightning Axe Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Lightning Axe

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Lightning Axe in Sealed Products

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Lightning Axe Printings & Prices

Lightning Axe has 9 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

J22 set symbol, UncommonJ22 #569
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PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #TSP-168
2XM set symbol, Common2XM #135
INR set symbol, UncommonINR #162
JMP set symbol, UncommonJMP #341
SOI set symbol, UncommonSOI #170
TSR set symbol, UncommonTSR #174
TSP set symbol, CommonTSP #168
INR set symbol, UncommonINR #398
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Sell Lightning Axe: Buylist Offers

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CoolStuffIncTSP #168Foil
Card KingdomINR #398Foil
CoolStuffIncINR #398Foil
Card KingdomTSP #168Foil
Card KingdomTSR #174Foil
CoolStuffIncSOI #170Foil
CoolStuffIncINR #398Nonfoil
Card KingdomSOI #170Foil
Card KingdomINR #398Nonfoil
Card Kingdom2XM #135Foil

Lightning Axe Rules Text & Legality

Lightning Axe

As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card or pay {5}.

Lightning Axe deals 5 damage to target creature.

Spirits disturbed by ghoulcallers become geists driven by restless anger.

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

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

  • Mar 19, 2021

    The mana value of Lightning Axe is 1, no matter which additional cost you paid.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Lightning Axe has been reprinted 15 times. The Innistrad Remastered reprint cut the price 89% in 30 days.

  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, CommonDouble Masters2XM #135
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, CommonDouble Masters · foil2XM #135
  • Mar 19, 2021TSR set symbol, UncommonTime Spiral RemasteredTSR #174
  • Mar 19, 2021TSR set symbol, UncommonTime Spiral Remastered · foilTSR #174
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #TSP-168
  • Dec 2, 2022J22 set symbol, UncommonJumpstart 2022J22 #569
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, UncommonInnistrad Remastered · foilINR #398
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, UncommonInnistrad Remastered · foilINR #162
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, UncommonInnistrad RemasteredINR #162
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, UncommonInnistrad RemasteredINR #398

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Lightning Axe in Commander

Lightning Axe is the #7,097 most-played card on EDHREC, down 61 places over the last 30 days.

#7,097 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 61 in 30 days

Lightning Axe FAQ

How much is Lightning Axe worth?

Lightning Axe is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Lightning Axe legal in Commander?

Yes. Lightning Axe is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Lightning Axe been reprinted?

Yes. Lightning Axe has been reprinted 15 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Lightning Axe cheap?

Lightning Axe trades at about $0.14; 15 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,097 on EDHREC).