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Lightning Rift
Price history
Lightning Rift price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.17.
Lightning Rift Price Summary
Lightning Rift's current headline price is $0.17.
Lightning Rift Printings & Prices
Lightning Rift has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Lightning Rift: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #217 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #217 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | F04 #5 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #217 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #129 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #129 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #155 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Lightning Rift Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever a player cycles a card, you may pay {1}. If you do, this enchantment deals 2 damage to any target.
Lightning Rift is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Lightning Rift Rulings
- Dec 8, 2022 You choose the target when Lightning Rift’s ability is put on the stack, but you choose whether to pay the mana as the ability resolves. Once you make that choice, no player may take actions until the damage is dealt and the ability has finished resolving.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Lightning Rift has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMR #129 | 2023-01-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DMR #129 | 2023-01-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C20 #155 | 2020-04-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| F04 #5 | 2004-01-01 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #217 | 2002-10-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ONS #217 | 2002-10-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
C20 #155 
F04 #5 
ONS #217 Lightning Rift in Commander
Lightning Rift is the #17,823 most-played card on EDHREC, down 395 places over the last 30 days.
Lightning Rift FAQ
How much is Lightning Rift worth?
Lightning Rift is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Lightning Rift legal in Commander?
Yes — Lightning Rift is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Lightning Rift been reprinted?
Yes — Lightning Rift has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lightning Rift cheap?
Lightning Rift trades at about $0.17 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,823 on EDHREC).