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Blightning — Shards of Alara #156
Blightning is a common Sorcery from Shards of Alara (2008), collector number 156, illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa.

Blightning 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
- 156
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- {1}{B}{R}
- Colour
- Black / Red
- Illustrator
- Thomas M. Baxa
- Released
- 3 October 2008
What Blightning does
Blightning deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker. That player or that planeswalker's controller discards two cards.
Format legality
Other printings of Blightning
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25-198 | Blightning Sorcery | The List 2019 | Uncommon | €0.22 |
| 198 | Blightning Sorcery | Masters 25 2018 | Uncommon | €0.21 |
| 69 | Blightning Sorcery | Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt 2013 | Common | €0.34 |
| 6 | Blightning Sorcery | Magic Player Rewards 2009 2009 | Rare | €1.25 |
All 5 Blightning printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Blightning from Shards of Alara worth?
About €0.17 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €0.74 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Blightning are there?
5 English paper printings, from Magic Player Rewards 2009 to Shards of Alara. The cheapest right now is the Shards of Alara printing.
Is Blightning legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Blightning (Shards of Alara)?
Thomas M. Baxa.
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