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Branching Bolt — Planechase #83
Branching Bolt is a common Instant from Planechase (2009), collector number 83, illustrated by Vance Kovacs.

Branching Bolt 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
- Planechase
- Number
- 83
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- {1}{R}{G}
- Colour
- Green / Red
- Illustrator
- Vance Kovacs
- Released
- 4 September 2009
What Branching Bolt does
Choose one or both —
• Branching Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature with flying.
• Branching Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature without flying.
Format legality
Other printings of Branching Bolt
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | Branching Bolt Instant | Archenemy 2010 | Common | €0.20 |
| 158 | Branching Bolt Instant | Shards of Alara 2008 | Common | €0.03 |
All 3 Branching Bolt printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Branching Bolt from Planechase worth?
About €0.16 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Branching Bolt are there?
3 English paper printings, from Shards of Alara to Planechase. The cheapest right now is the Shards of Alara printing.
Is Branching Bolt legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Branching Bolt (Planechase)?
Vance Kovacs.
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