Lightning Bolt

Lightning Bolt (normal) Prices — $578.54 | Alpha Edition | Magic: The Gathering

Lightning Bolt (normal) from Alpha Edition is worth $578.54 as of September 18, 2026.

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Lightning Bolt - Alpha Edition - Magic: The Gathering card
Card Name
Lightning Bolt
Current Price
$578.54
Price Range
$281.93 – $845.79
Set
Alpha Edition
Game
Magic: The Gathering
Rarity
Common
Card Number
161
Finish
normal
Era
Vintage
Artist
Christopher Rush
Type
normal
PSA 10 Price
$3850.00
PSA 9 Price
$1900.00
PSA 8 Price
$456.00
Volatility
Stable
EUR Price
€409.41
Last Updated
September 18, 2026

Grading & Population Snapshot

PSA Total Population
144
PSA 10 Population
21
PSA 10 Chance
0.1%
Grade Difficulty
Very Hard
PSA 10 Value
$3850.00
Estimated PSA 10 Market Cap
$80,850
Lightning Bolt Price Trends
PeriodChange
90d-6.7%
180d-17.4%
1 Year+169.4%

Raw & Graded Price Snapshot

Condition / GradePrice7d30dRecent Sales
Raw / Ungraded$578.540.0%0.0%N/A
PSA 10$3850.000.0%N/ASee sold listings
PSA 9$1900.000.0%N/ASee sold listings
PSA 8$456.00N/AN/ASee sold listings

PSA 10 Gem Rate: 0.1% (144 total graded)

Grading premium: PSA 10 is worth 565% more than raw.

Marketplace Price Comparison

SourcePriceBasisAction
Guardian Estimate$578.54Blended market valueView price history
TCGPlayer$626.67Marketplace priceCheck listings
Cardmarket€409.41European market priceCompare 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.

Read the full Guardian Oracle pricing methodology.

Track, Grade, or Sell This Card

Lightning Bolt, a Common rarity card from the Alpha Edition set of Magic: The Gathering, is currently valued at $700.00. Known for its iconic status and simple yet powerful effect, it has maintained a strong presence in both gameplay and collector markets. As one of the original cards from the game’s inception, its significance continues to attract attention from collectors and players alike. Recent sales data indicates a steady demand for high-quality graded copies.

Track Lightning Bolt price trends, view grading values, and get market alerts on Guardian TCG. Updated daily with data from multiple sources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Lightning Bolt from Alpha Edition worth?

Lightning Bolt from Alpha Edition is currently worth $578.54 in 2026. Prices are updated daily from multiple sources.

Is Lightning Bolt worth grading?

Lightning Bolt has a 0.1% gem rate (chance of PSA 10). A PSA 10 is worth $3850.00 compared to $578.54 raw. The low gem rate means only pristine copies should be submitted.

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: $578.54.

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%. PSA 10 copies currently sell for $3850.00.

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: $578.54.

How much is Lightning Bolt from Alpha Edition worth?

Lightning Bolt from Alpha Edition is currently worth $578.54 in 2026. Prices are updated daily from multiple sources.

Is Lightning Bolt worth grading?

Lightning Bolt has a 0.1% gem rate (chance of PSA 10). A PSA 10 is worth $3850.00 compared to $578.54 raw. The low gem rate means only pristine copies should be submitted.

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: $578.54.

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%. PSA 10 copies currently sell for $3850.00.

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: $578.54.