Lightning Surge
Lightning Surge is a Rare Sorcery from Judgment (96) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.24 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Lightning Surge suits collectors and players working on Judgment who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Lightning Surge from Judgment?
Lightning Surge is a Sorcery in Judgment numbered 96. Mana cost {3}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Lightning Surge (96) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Judgment with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Lightning Surge worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $4.24 for Lightning Surge. Low and high spread runs $4.24 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.33; foil: $4.24; Normal: $0.48. This printing is from Judgment. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Judgment |
|---|---|
| Number | 96 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $4.24 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.33 |
| cardmarket | $0.33 |
| foil | $4.24 |
| Normal | $0.48 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Lightning Surge?
Lightning Surge is a Rare printing in Judgment. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Judgment. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2002.
What are the key details for Lightning Surge?
Lightning Surge lists as Sorcery with keywords Threshold, Flashback. Artist: Ron Spears. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Judgment. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Lightning Surge (96) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Judgment with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Lightning Surge is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Judgment, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $4.24 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.33; foil: $4.24; Normal: $0.48).
- Mana cost {3}{R}{R} and type line Sorcery 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 $4.24 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Lightning Surge from Judgment?
Lightning Surge is a Rare Sorcery from Judgment numbered 96 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Lightning Surge worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.24 for ungraded Lightning Surge. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Lightning Surge?
Lightning Surge is catalogued as Rare in Judgment. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Lightning Surge legal in Commander or Standard?
Lightning Surge shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander 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 Surge near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $4.24. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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