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Lightning Blast — Tempest #185
Lightning Blast is a common Instant from Tempest (1997), collector number 185, illustrated by Richard Thomas.
Lightning Blast 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
- Tempest
- Number
- 185
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- {3}{R}
- Colour
- Red
- Illustrator
- Richard Thomas
- Released
- 14 October 1997
What Lightning Blast does
Lightning Blast deals 4 damage to any target.
Format legality
Other printings of Lightning Blast
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200★ |  Lightning Blast Instant | Eighth Edition 2003 | Uncommon | $0.52 foil |
| 200 |  Lightning Blast Instant | Eighth Edition 2003 | Uncommon | €0.13 |
| 200★ |  Lightning Blast Instant | Seventh Edition 2001 | Common | $13.99 foil |
| 200 |  Lightning Blast Instant | Seventh Edition 2001 | Common | €0.15 |
| 193 |  Lightning Blast Instant | Classic Sixth Edition 1999 | Common | €0.12 |
All 6 Lightning Blast printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Lightning Blast from Tempest worth?
About €0.06 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Lightning Blast are there?
6 English paper printings, from Classic Sixth Edition to Tempest. The cheapest right now is the Tempest printing.
Is Lightning Blast legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Lightning Blast (Tempest)?
Richard Thomas.
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