Blightning #156 – Shards of Alara (Common)

Magic: The Gathering · Shards of Alara · Common

Blightning #156 Price

Blightning (#156, Common) from Shards of Alara is worth $0.22 to $1.37 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €0.74.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $1.37
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €0.74
30-day change: +5.4%
Printings: 4

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Blightning prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$1.37	€0.74
Normal	$0.22	€0.19
Normal - Chinese (S)	—	—
Normal - Japanese	—	—

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Shards of Alara
Card number: 156
Rarity: Common
Released: October 3, 2008
Illustrator: Thomas M. Baxa
Type line: Sorcery
Rules text: Blightning deals 3 damage to target player. That player discards two cards.
Flavor text: While the smell of burning flesh is common in Grixis, the odor of smoldering brain matter is a rare treat.

Blightning: common questions

How much is Blightning #156 worth?

Blightning (#156, Common) from Shards of Alara is worth $0.22 to $1.37 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €0.74.

What set is Blightning from?

Blightning is card 156 in Shards of Alara, released October 3, 2008. Its rarity is Common. Illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa.

Is Blightning going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $1.30 (September 6, 2026) to $1.37 (October 4, 2026), a change of +5.4%. The 30-day low was $1.30 and the high $1.37.

How do I check what my Blightning is worth?

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