Magic: The Gathering · Alpha Edition

Lightning Bolt

French name: Foudre

161Common

Lightning Bolt (Alpha Edition 161) has a market price of US$630.00 as of Nov 8, 2026.

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NormalUS$630.00Low US$472.50

As of Nov 8, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.

Card details

Type: Instant
Mana cost: {R}
Artist: Christopher Rush

Card text

Lightning Bolt does 3 damage to one target.

About this card

Lightning Bolt is card 161 in Alpha Edition, a Magic: The Gathering set released Sep 5, 1993. Rarity: Common. Illustrated by Christopher Rush. Reference market price on Nov 8, 2026: US$630.00. Over the last 30 days, the Normal price went up 0.5%. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.

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