Lightning Axe
Time Spiral · #168

Lightning Axe

Lightning Axe is a Common Instant from Time Spiral (168) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $7.30 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $7.30
Cardmarket trend €0.44
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Lightning Axe suits collectors and players working on Time Spiral who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Lightning Axe from Time Spiral?

Lightning Axe is a Instant in Time Spiral numbered 168. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Lightning Axe (168) from Time Spiral should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Time Spiral. Collector number 168 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Lightning Axe worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $7.30 for Lightning Axe. Low and high spread runs $7.30 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.44; foil: $7.30; Normal: $0.45. This printing is from Time Spiral. Collector number 168 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetTime Spiral
Number168
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$7.30
Cardmarket EUR€0.44
cardmarket $0.44
foil $7.30
Normal $0.45

Card stats

ColorsR

How collectible is Lightning Axe?

Lightning Axe is a Common printing in Time Spiral. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Time Spiral. Collector number 168 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Lightning Axe?

Lightning Axe lists as Instant. Artist: Dan Murayama Scott. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Time Spiral. Collector number 168 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Lightning Axe (168) from Time Spiral should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Lightning Axe is catalogued as Common Instant in Time Spiral, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $7.30 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.44; foil: $7.30; Normal: $0.45).
  • Mana cost {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: Use $7.30 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Lightning Axe from Time Spiral?

Lightning Axe is a Common Instant from Time Spiral numbered 168 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Lightning Axe worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $7.30 for ungraded Lightning Axe. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Lightning Axe?

Lightning Axe is catalogued as Common in Time Spiral. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Lightning Axe legal in Commander or Standard?

Lightning Axe 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 Lightning Axe near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $7.30. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.