Forked Lightning
Forked Lightning is a Rare Sorcery from Portal (130) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.38 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Forked Lightning suits collectors and players working on Portal who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Forked Lightning from Portal?
Forked Lightning is a Sorcery in Portal numbered 130. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Forked Lightning (130) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Portal with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Forked Lightning worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.38 for Forked Lightning. Low and high spread runs $1.38 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.45; Normal: $1.38. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 130 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Portal |
|---|---|
| Number | 130 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.38 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.45 |
| cardmarket | $1.45 |
| Normal | $1.38 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Forked Lightning?
Forked Lightning is a Rare printing in Portal. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 130 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Forked Lightning?
Forked Lightning lists as Sorcery. Artist: Ted Naifeh. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 130 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
Cactaur's take
Forked Lightning (130) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Portal with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Forked Lightning is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Portal, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.38 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.45; Normal: $1.38).
- Mana cost {3}{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 $1.38 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Forked Lightning from Portal?
Forked Lightning is a Rare Sorcery from Portal numbered 130 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Forked Lightning worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.38 for ungraded Forked Lightning. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Forked Lightning?
Forked Lightning is catalogued as Rare in Portal. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Forked Lightning legal in Commander or Standard?
Forked Lightning shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Forked Lightning near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.38. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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