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Riddle of Lightning
INSTANT Uncommon
Journey into Nyx EDHREC #18,610
$0.08
+0.0%
7 days
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Riddle of Lightning price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.08.
Riddle of Lightning Price Summary
Riddle of Lightning's current headline price is $0.08.
Riddle of Lightning Printings & Prices
4 printings
Riddle of Lightning has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Riddle of Lightning: Buylist Offers
9 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | JOU #107 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FUT #105 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #183 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #183 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | FUT #105 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #359 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FUT #105 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #183 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JOU #107 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Riddle of Lightning Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Choose any target. Scry 3, then reveal the top card of your library. Riddle of Lightning deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that permanent or player.
Riddle of Lightning is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
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pioneer
Legal
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Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
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Riddle of Lightning Rulings
2 most recent
- Mar 19, 2021 If a card in a player's library has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
- Mar 19, 2021 If the chosen target is an illegal target by the time Riddle of Lightning tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve. You don't scry 3 or reveal any card.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
7 printings
Riddle of Lightning has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSR #183 | 2021-03-19 | Common | Standard |
| TSR #183 | 2021-03-19 | Common | Standard |
| JMP #359 | 2020-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| JOU #107 | 2014-05-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| JOU #107 | 2014-05-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| FUT #105 | 2007-05-04 | Common | Standard |
| FUT #105 | 2007-05-04 | Common | Standard |
TSR #183 
JMP #359 
FUT #105 Riddle of Lightning in Commander
Riddle of Lightning is the #18,610 most-played card on EDHREC, down 151 places over the last 30 days.
Riddle of Lightning FAQ
How much is Riddle of Lightning worth?
Riddle of Lightning is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Riddle of Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes — Riddle of Lightning is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Riddle of Lightning been reprinted?
Yes — Riddle of Lightning has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Riddle of Lightning cheap?
Riddle of Lightning trades at about $0.08 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,610 on EDHREC).