Arc Lightning
Arc Lightning is a Common Sorcery from Urza's Saga (174) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Arc Lightning suits collectors and players working on Urza's Saga 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 Arc Lightning from Urza's Saga?
Arc Lightning is a Sorcery in Urza's Saga numbered 174. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Arc Lightning (174) from Urza's Saga should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 174 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Arc Lightning worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.28 for Arc Lightning. Low and high spread runs $0.28 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.16; Normal: $0.28. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 174 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Urza's Saga |
|---|---|
| Number | 174 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.28 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.16 |
| cardmarket | $0.16 |
| Normal | $0.28 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Arc Lightning?
Arc Lightning is a Common printing in Urza's Saga. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 174 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Arc Lightning?
Arc Lightning lists as Sorcery. Artist: Andrew Goldhawk. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 174 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1998.
Cactaur's take
Arc Lightning (174) from Urza's Saga should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Arc Lightning is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Urza's Saga, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.28 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.16; Normal: $0.28).
- Mana cost {2}{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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Arc Lightning from Urza's Saga?
Arc Lightning is a Common Sorcery from Urza's Saga numbered 174 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Arc Lightning worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded Arc Lightning. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Arc Lightning?
Arc Lightning is catalogued as Common in Urza's Saga. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Arc Lightning legal in Commander or Standard?
Arc 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 Arc Lightning near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.28. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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