Magic: The Gathering

Lightning Greaves

Secret Lair Drop 1987 • rare

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 1987
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Todd Nauck
Market price: $7.55

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What it's worth

$7.55market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$6.19 – $7.61 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare artifact card is a distinct piece from a specialized collection, featuring unique artistic styling that sets it apart from standard versions. Its utility as an equipment card makes it a valuable inclusion for players looking to grant their creatures both speed and protection on the battlefield.

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Card face

What it does

Equipped creature has haste and shroud. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)

Equip 0 generic mana

"Do not resist me and perhaps you will live to see another day!"— Electro, Max Dillon

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Lightning Greaves first appeared in the 2003 Magic: The Gathering set Mirrodin, designed as an equipment artifact that grants a creature haste and shroud. The card became a staple in Commander formats due to its efficiency in protecting key creatures while enabling immediate board impact. Its design emphasizes the utilitarian nature of equipment in the game, focusing on mechanical synergy over flavor-heavy narrative text.

This specific iteration featuring artwork by Todd Nauck was released as part of a Secret Lair drop. Nauck, a well-regarded comic book artist known for his dynamic style, approached the illustration with a vibrant, illustrative aesthetic that departs from the traditional grim fantasy style of the original set. This release was aimed at players who value artistic variety and collectability, garnering a positive reception for its fresh visual take on a classic utility piece.

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