Homing Lightning
Homing Lightning is a Uncommon Instant from Gatecrash (96) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.10 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Homing Lightning suits collectors and players working on Gatecrash who need the Uncommon 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 Homing Lightning from Gatecrash?
Homing Lightning is a Instant in Gatecrash numbered 96. Mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Homing Lightning (96) from Gatecrash should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Homing Lightning worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.10 for Homing Lightning. Low and high spread runs $0.10 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.10; foil: $0.10; Normal: $0.04. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Gatecrash |
|---|---|
| Number | 96 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.10 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.10 |
| cardmarket | $0.10 |
| foil | $0.10 |
| Normal | $0.04 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Homing Lightning?
Homing Lightning is a Uncommon printing in Gatecrash. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2013.
What are the key details for Homing Lightning?
Homing Lightning lists as Instant. Artist: Slawomir Maniak. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2013.
Cactaur's take
Homing Lightning (96) from Gatecrash should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Homing Lightning is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Gatecrash, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.10 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.10; foil: $0.10; Normal: $0.04).
- Mana cost {2}{R}{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 Homing Lightning from Gatecrash?
Homing Lightning is a Uncommon Instant from Gatecrash numbered 96 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Homing Lightning worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.10 for ungraded Homing Lightning. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Homing Lightning?
Homing Lightning is catalogued as Uncommon in Gatecrash. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Homing Lightning legal in Commander or Standard?
Homing Lightning shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Homing Lightning near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.10. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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