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Magic: The Gathering · Strixhaven: Mystical Archive · Rare
Lightning Bolt #42 Price
Lightning Bolt (#42, Rare) from Strixhaven: Mystical Archive is worth $3.92 to $5.98 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 €7.01.
- Near Mint · TCGplayer
- $5.98
- Near Mint · Cardmarket
- €7.01
- 30-day change
- −2.6%
- Printings
- 4
Lightning Bolt prices by printing
Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.
| Printing | TCGplayer (USD) | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Foil | $5.98 | €7.01 |
| Normal | $3.92 | €3.16 |
| Foil - Japanese | — | — |
| 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.
Lightning Bolt price history
Near Mint Foil on TCGplayer, last 30 days.
−2.6%
Card details
- Set
- Strixhaven: Mystical Archive
- Card number
- 42
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Anato Finnstark
- Type line
- Instant
- Rules text
- Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
- Flavor text
- "The first mages witnessed the fury of the raging storm and wished to answer back." —The Stormwright Texts
Lightning Bolt: common questions
How much is Lightning Bolt #42 worth?
Lightning Bolt (#42, Rare) from Strixhaven: Mystical Archive is worth $3.92 to $5.98 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 €7.01.
What set is Lightning Bolt from?
Lightning Bolt is card 42 in Strixhaven: Mystical Archive. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Anato Finnstark.
Is Lightning Bolt going up in price?
Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $6.14 (September 6, 2026) to $5.98 (October 4, 2026), a change of −2.6%. The 30-day low was $5.84 and the high $6.14.
How do I check what my Lightning Bolt is worth?
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