MagicTheros
Lightning Strike — Theros #127
Lightning Strike is a common Instant from Theros (2013), collector number 127, illustrated by Adam Paquette.
Lightning Strike 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
- Theros
- Number
- 127
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- {1}{R}
- Colour
- Red
- Illustrator
- Adam Paquette
- Released
- 27 September 2013
What Lightning Strike does
Lightning Strike deals 3 damage to any target.
Format legality
Other printings of Lightning Strike
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 |  Lightning Strike Instant | Marvel Super Heroes 2026 | Common | €0.06 |
| 146 |  Lightning Strike Instant | Avatar: The Last Airbender 2025 | Common | €0.08 |
| 136 |  Lightning Strike Instant | Aetherdrift 2025 | Common | €0.08 |
| 4 |  Lightning Strike Instant | Cowboy Bebop 2025 | Rare | €0.86 foil |
| 724 |  Lightning Strike Instant | Secret Lair Drop 2022 | Rare | €5.78 |
| 433 |  Lightning Strike Instant | Dominaria United 2022 | Common | €0.20 |
| 137 |  Lightning Strike Instant | Dominaria United 2022 | Common | €0.07 |
| 42 |  Lightning Strike Instant | Game Night 2019 2019 | Common | €0.28 |
| 152 |  Lightning Strike Instant | Core Set 2019 2018 | Uncommon | €0.13 |
| 149 |  Lightning Strike Instant | Ixalan 2017 | Uncommon | €0.11 |
| 155 |  Lightning Strike Instant | Magic 2015 2014 | Common | €0.16 |
All 12 Lightning Strike printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Lightning Strike from Theros worth?
About €0.08 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €0.89 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Lightning Strike are there?
12 English paper printings, from Magic 2015 to Theros. The cheapest right now is the Marvel Super Heroes printing.
Is Lightning Strike legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Lightning Strike (Theros)?
Adam Paquette.
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