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Rhystic Lightning
INSTANT Common
Prophecy EDHREC #26,686
$0.13
+0.0%
7 days
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Rhystic Lightning price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.13.
Rhystic Lightning Price Summary
Rhystic Lightning's current headline price is $0.13.
Rhystic Lightning Printings & Prices
1 printings
Rhystic Lightning has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Rhystic Lightning: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PCY #99 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PCY #99 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PCY #99 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Rhystic Lightning Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Rhystic Lightning deals 4 damage to any target unless that permanent's controller or that player pays {2}. If they do, Rhystic Lightning deals 2 damage to the permanent or player.
Rhystic Lightning is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Rhystic Lightning Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 The player gets the option to pay when this spell resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Rhystic Lightning has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCY #99 | 2000-06-05 | Common | Standard |
| PCY #99 | 2000-06-05 | Common | Standard |
Rhystic Lightning in Commander
Rhystic Lightning is the #26,686 most-played card on EDHREC, down 222 places over the last 30 days.
Rhystic Lightning FAQ
How much is Rhystic Lightning worth?
Rhystic Lightning is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Rhystic Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Rhystic Lightning is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Rhystic Lightning been reprinted?
Yes — Rhystic Lightning has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Rhystic Lightning cheap?
Rhystic Lightning trades at about $0.13 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,686 on EDHREC).