Lightning Bolt
MTG · Alpha Edition · C
Released 1993-09-05
$472.50
30-day forecast: $475.75
Live MTG price tracking, buyout detection, and price predictions for Lightning Bolt on TCG Collector Tools.
Card Text
Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
Market price statistics (USD)
Market, mid and low values are price statistics, not separate offers from sellers.
Price Forecast
| Horizon | Forecast | vs Today |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days (stable) | $471.88 | -0.1% |
| 30 days (stable) | $475.75 | +0.7% |
| 90 days | $478.01 | +1.2% |
| 180 days | $492.96 | +4.3% |
| 1 year | $523.89 | +10.9% |
Confidence: Something's Brewing · Calibrated 30-day range $425.57–$525.93 · vintage card · veryLow volatility
Our Forecast Track Record
What we predicted for this card, and what actually happened. We publish misses as well as hits. Anchored 2026-03-23 · at $381.91 · 219 days ago.
| Horizon | We predicted | Actual | Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 7 | $384.04 | $381.17 | -0.7% |
| Day 30 | $390.48 | $398.03 | +1.9% |
| Day 90 | $407.31 | $489.99 | +20.3% |
| Day 180 | $432.65 | $449.99 | +4.0% |
Signal Analysis
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Recent Price History
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Lightning Bolt worth?
Lightning Bolt is currently $472.50 on TCGplayer for the Alpha Edition printing. Prices update daily from live marketplace data.
Is Lightning Bolt going up or down in price?
Our 30-day forecast for Lightning Bolt is $475.75, with a stable trend (data confidence: Something's Brewing).