MagicShadows over Innistrad
Lightning Axe — Shadows over Innistrad #170
Lightning Axe is an uncommon Instant from Shadows over Innistrad (2016), collector number 170, illustrated by Jason A. Engle.
Lightning Axe price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 170
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {R}
- Colour
- Red
- Illustrator
- Jason A. Engle
- Released
- 8 April 2016
What Lightning Axe does
As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card or pay {5}.
Lightning Axe deals 5 damage to target creature.
Format legality
Other printings of Lightning Axe
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 398 |  Lightning Axe Instant | Innistrad Remastered 2025 | Uncommon | €0.50 |
| 162 |  Lightning Axe Instant | Innistrad Remastered 2025 | Uncommon | €0.12 |
| 569 |  Lightning Axe Instant | Jumpstart 2022 2022 | Uncommon | €0.17 |
| TSP-168 |  Lightning Axe Instant | The List 2021 | Common | €0.16 |
| 174 |  Lightning Axe Instant | Time Spiral Remastered 2021 | Uncommon | €0.12 |
| 135 |  Lightning Axe Instant | Double Masters 2020 | Common | €0.11 |
| 341 |  Lightning Axe Instant | Jumpstart 2020 | Uncommon | €0.13 |
| 168 |  Lightning Axe Instant | Time Spiral 2006 | Common | €0.26 |
All 9 Lightning Axe printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Lightning Axe from Shadows over Innistrad worth?
About €0.14 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €1.66 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Lightning Axe are there?
9 English paper printings, from Time Spiral to Shadows over Innistrad. The cheapest right now is the Double Masters printing.
Is Lightning Axe legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Lightning Axe (Shadows over Innistrad)?
Jason A. Engle.
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