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Lightning Elemental
CREATURE — ELEMENTAL Common
Duels of the Planeswalkers EDHREC #25,803
$0.04
+100.0%
7 days
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Lightning Elemental Price Summary
Lightning Elemental's current headline price is $0.04.
Lightning Elemental Printings & Prices
14 printings
Lightning Elemental has 14 tracked printings across 10 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Lightning Elemental: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M12 #149 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M10 #147 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 10E #217 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TMP #186 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #201 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 7ED #201 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M10 #147 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #344 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #149 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DPA #50 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Lightning Elemental Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Haste (This creature can attack and {T} as soon as it comes under your control.)
""Oh, it's easy enough to kill, but I'm not going anywhere near it."
—Norin the Wary"
Lightning Elemental 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
Reprints & Reprint Risk
16 printings
Lightning Elemental has been reprinted 16 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMP #344 | 2020-07-17 | Common | Standard |
| M12 #149 | 2011-07-15 | Common | Standard |
| M12 #149 | 2011-07-15 | Common | Standard |
| DPA #50 | 2010-06-04 | Common | Standard |
| M10 #147 | 2009-07-17 | Common | Standard |
| M10 #147 | 2009-07-17 | Common | Standard |
| 10E #217 | 2007-07-13 | Common | Standard |
| 10E #217★ | 2007-07-13 | Common | Standard |
| 9ED #201 | 2005-07-29 | Common | Standard |
| 9ED #201★ | 2005-07-29 | Common | Standard |
JMP #344 
M12 #149 
M10 #147 
10E #217 
9ED #201 Showing the 10 most recent of 16 printings.
Lightning Elemental in Commander
Lightning Elemental is the #25,803 most-played card on EDHREC, down 271 places over the last 30 days.
Lightning Elemental FAQ
How much is Lightning Elemental worth?
Lightning Elemental is worth about $0.04 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Lightning Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes — Lightning Elemental is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Lightning Elemental been reprinted?
Yes — Lightning Elemental has been reprinted 16 times, with 14 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lightning Elemental cheap?
Lightning Elemental trades at about $0.04 — 16 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#25,803 on EDHREC).