Burst Lightning
Foundations · #192

Burst Lightning

Burst Lightning is a Common Instant from Foundations (192) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.31
Cardmarket trend €0.09
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Burst Lightning suits collectors and players working on Foundations who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Burst Lightning from Foundations?

Burst Lightning is a Instant in Foundations numbered 192. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Burst Lightning (192) from Foundations should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 192 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Burst Lightning worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.31 for Burst Lightning. Low and high spread runs $0.31 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.31; Normal: $0.23. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 192 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetFoundations
Number192
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.31
Cardmarket EUR€0.09
cardmarket $0.09
foil $0.31
Normal $0.23

Card stats

ColorsR

How collectible is Burst Lightning?

Burst Lightning is a Common printing in Foundations. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 192 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2024.

What are the key details for Burst Lightning?

Burst Lightning lists as Instant with keywords Kicker. Artist: Vance Kovacs. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 192 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Burst Lightning (192) from Foundations should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Burst Lightning is catalogued as Common Instant in Foundations, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.31 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.31; Normal: $0.23).
  • Mana cost {R} and type line Instant 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Burst Lightning from Foundations?

Burst Lightning is a Common Instant from Foundations numbered 192 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Burst Lightning worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded Burst Lightning. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Burst Lightning?

Burst Lightning is catalogued as Common in Foundations. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Burst Lightning legal in Commander or Standard?

Burst Lightning shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Burst Lightning near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.31. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.