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Riddle of Lightning — Jumpstart #359
Riddle of Lightning is an uncommon Instant from Jumpstart (2020), collector number 359, illustrated by Daarken.

Riddle of Lightning price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Set
- Jumpstart
- Number
- 359
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {3}{R}{R}
- Colour
- Red
- Illustrator
- Daarken
- Released
- 17 July 2020
What Riddle of Lightning does
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.
Format legality
Other printings of Riddle of Lightning
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | Riddle of Lightning Instant | Time Spiral Remastered 2021 | Common | €0.05 |
| 107 | Riddle of Lightning Instant | Journey into Nyx 2014 | Uncommon | €0.10 |
| 105 | Riddle of Lightning Instant | Future Sight 2007 | Common | €0.07 |
All 4 Riddle of Lightning printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Riddle of Lightning from Jumpstart worth?
About €0.17 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Riddle of Lightning are there?
4 English paper printings, from Future Sight to Jumpstart. The cheapest right now is the Time Spiral Remastered printing.
Is Riddle of Lightning legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Riddle of Lightning (Jumpstart)?
Daarken.
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