- Card Name
- Lightning Bolt
- Current Price
- $700.00
- Price Range
- $303.42 – $910.25
- Set
- Alpha Edition
- Game
- Magic: The Gathering
- Rarity
- Common
- Card Number
- 161
- Finish
- normal
- Era
- Vintage
- Artist
- Christopher Rush
- Type
- normal
- Volatility
- Stable
- EUR Price
- €405.30
- Last Updated
- June 18, 2026
Grading & Population Snapshot
- PSA Total Population
- 144
- PSA 10 Population
- 21
- PSA 10 Chance
- 0.1%
- Grade Difficulty
- Very Hard
| Period | Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Year | +226.0% |
Raw & Graded Price Snapshot
| Condition / Grade | Price | 7d | 30d | Recent Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $700.00 | 0.0% | 0.0% | N/A |
PSA 10 Gem Rate: 0.1% (144 total graded)
Marketplace Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Basis | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Estimate | $700.00 | Blended market value | View price history |
| TCGPlayer | $620.00 | Marketplace price | Check listings |
| Cardmarket | €405.30 | European market price | Compare markets |
Sources tracked: tcgplayer_market, cardmarket.
How Guardian Calculates This Price
Guardian combines marketplace prices, recent sold listings, graded-card estimates, and cross-market checks into one daily card value. We separate raw and graded prices where data is available, ignore obvious outliers, and update card pages as new market data arrives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Lightning Bolt from Alpha Edition worth?
Lightning Bolt from Alpha Edition is currently worth $700.00 in 2026. Prices are updated daily from multiple sources.
How rare is Lightning Bolt in Alpha Edition?
Lightning Bolt is a Common card from the Alpha Edition set in Magic: The Gathering. 144 copies have been graded by PSA.
Is Lightning Bolt going up in value?
Lightning Bolt has decreased 0.0% in the last 7 days and decreased 0.0% in 30 days. Current Guardian Estimate: $700.00.
How many Lightning Bolt have been PSA graded?
144 copies of Lightning Bolt have been submitted to PSA for grading. The PSA 10 gem rate is 0.1%.
Where can I buy Lightning Bolt?
You can compare prices and buy Lightning Bolt on TCGPlayer, eBay, and CardMarket. Guardian TCG tracks live prices from all three sources — current Guardian Estimate: $700.00.
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How much is Lightning Bolt from Alpha Edition worth?
Lightning Bolt from Alpha Edition is currently worth $700.00 in 2026. Prices are updated daily from multiple sources.
How rare is Lightning Bolt in Alpha Edition?
Lightning Bolt is a Common card from the Alpha Edition set in Magic: The Gathering. 144 copies have been graded by PSA.
Is Lightning Bolt going up in value?
Lightning Bolt has decreased 0.0% in the last 7 days and decreased 0.0% in 30 days. Current Guardian Estimate: $700.00.
How many Lightning Bolt have been PSA graded?
144 copies of Lightning Bolt have been submitted to PSA for grading. The PSA 10 gem rate is 0.1%.
Where can I buy Lightning Bolt?
You can compare prices and buy Lightning Bolt on TCGPlayer, eBay, and CardMarket. Guardian TCG tracks live prices from all three sources — current Guardian Estimate: $700.00.