Lightning Serpent
Lightning Serpent is a Rare Creature — Elemental Serpent from Coldsnap (88) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $15.25 for ungraded copies.
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Who is this card for?
Lightning Serpent suits collectors and players working on Coldsnap who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Lightning Serpent from Coldsnap?
Lightning Serpent is a Creature — Elemental Serpent in Coldsnap numbered 88. Mana cost {X}{R}. Color identity: R. Lightning Serpent (88) from Coldsnap should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Coldsnap. Collector number 88 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Lightning Serpent worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $15.25 for Lightning Serpent. Low and high spread runs $15.25 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.73; foil: $15.25; Normal: $2.73. This printing is from Coldsnap. Collector number 88 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Coldsnap |
|---|---|
| Number | 88 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $15.25 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.73 |
| cardmarket | $0.73 |
| foil | $15.25 |
| Normal | $2.73 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Lightning Serpent?
Lightning Serpent is a Rare printing in Coldsnap. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Coldsnap. Collector number 88 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2006.
What are the key details for Lightning Serpent?
Lightning Serpent lists as Creature — Elemental Serpent with keywords Haste, Trample. Artist: John Avon. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Coldsnap. Collector number 88 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Lightning Serpent (88) from Coldsnap should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Lightning Serpent is catalogued as Rare Creature — Elemental Serpent in Coldsnap, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $15.25 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.73; foil: $15.25; Normal: $2.73).
- Mana cost {X}{R} and type line Creature — Elemental Serpent help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $15.25 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Lightning Serpent from Coldsnap?
Lightning Serpent is a Rare Creature — Elemental Serpent from Coldsnap numbered 88 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Lightning Serpent worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $15.25 for ungraded Lightning Serpent. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Lightning Serpent?
Lightning Serpent is catalogued as Rare in Coldsnap. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Lightning Serpent legal in Commander or Standard?
Lightning Serpent shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Lightning Serpent near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $15.25. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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