Magic: The Gathering

Lightning Bolt

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate 401 • common

Set: Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
Collector number: 401
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Phil Stone
Market price: $0.75

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What it's worth

$0.75market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.69 – $1.05 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is a fundamental piece of gameplay, offering a highly efficient and iconic way to interact with the board. Despite being a common card, its enduring presence across various formats makes it a staple that collectors and players alike value for its direct and reliable impact.

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Card face

What it does

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricBanned
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Lightning Bolt originated in the 1993 Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering, designed by Richard Garfield as a quintessential red spell representing raw, efficient damage. Over the decades, it has become a fundamental pillar of the game's balance and history, frequently reprinted to provide players with a reliable tool for creature removal or closing out games.

This specific iteration, numbered 401 in Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate, features a distinct aesthetic tailored to the Dungeons & Dragons crossover theme. The illustration by Titus Lunter captures the visceral impact of the spell, utilizing the set's unique artistic direction to modernize a classic card while maintaining the recognizable legacy that has made it a staple in competitive formats for thirty years.

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