Ball Lightning
Ball Lightning is a Rare Creature — Elemental from Judge Gift Cards 2001 (1) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $56.23 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Ball Lightning suits collectors and players working on Judge Gift Cards 2001 who need the Rare slot. Treat $56.23 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Ball Lightning from Judge Gift Cards 2001?
Ball Lightning is a Creature — Elemental in Judge Gift Cards 2001 numbered 1. Mana cost {R}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Ball Lightning (1) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Elemental in Judge Gift Cards 2001. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Ball Lightning worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $56.23 for Ball Lightning. Low and high spread runs $56.23 to null. This printing is from Judge Gift Cards 2001. Collector number 1 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2001.
| Set | Judge Gift Cards 2001 |
|---|---|
| Number | 1 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $56.23 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $56.23 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 6 |
How collectible is Ball Lightning?
Ball Lightning is a Rare printing in Judge Gift Cards 2001. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Judge Gift Cards 2001. Collector number 1 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Ball Lightning?
Ball Lightning lists as Creature — Elemental with keywords Haste, Trample. Artist: Quinton Hoover. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Judge Gift Cards 2001. Collector number 1 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Ball Lightning (1) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Elemental in Judge Gift Cards 2001. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Ball Lightning is catalogued as Rare Creature — Elemental in Judge Gift Cards 2001, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $56.23.
- Mana cost {R}{R}{R} and type line Creature — Elemental 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 $56.23 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Ball Lightning from Judge Gift Cards 2001?
Ball Lightning is a Rare Creature — Elemental from Judge Gift Cards 2001 numbered 1 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Ball Lightning worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $56.23 for ungraded Ball Lightning. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Ball Lightning?
Ball Lightning is catalogued as Rare in Judge Gift Cards 2001. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Ball Lightning legal in Commander or Standard?
Ball 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.
Why does Ball Lightning trade at a premium?
Ball Lightning combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Judge Gift Cards 2001.
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