Lightning Elemental
Lightning Elemental is a Common Creature — Elemental from Tempest (186) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.15 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Lightning Elemental suits collectors and players working on Tempest 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 Lightning Elemental from Tempest?
Lightning Elemental is a Creature — Elemental in Tempest numbered 186. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Lightning Elemental (186) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 186 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Lightning Elemental worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.15 for Lightning Elemental. Low and high spread runs $0.15 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; Normal: $0.15. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 186 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 186 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.15 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.13 |
| cardmarket | $0.13 |
| Normal | $0.15 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 4 |
How collectible is Lightning Elemental?
Lightning Elemental is a Common printing in Tempest. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 186 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Lightning Elemental?
Lightning Elemental lists as Creature — Elemental with keywords Haste. Artist: D. Alexander Gregory. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 186 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Lightning Elemental (186) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Lightning Elemental is catalogued as Common Creature — Elemental in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.15 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; Normal: $0.15).
- Mana cost {3}{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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Lightning Elemental from Tempest?
Lightning Elemental is a Common Creature — Elemental from Tempest numbered 186 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Lightning Elemental worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.15 for ungraded Lightning Elemental. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Lightning Elemental?
Lightning Elemental is catalogued as Common in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Lightning Elemental legal in Commander or Standard?
Lightning Elemental shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern 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 Elemental near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.15. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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