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Fresh· Updated Nov 3, 2026
Card Details
TypeInstant
Mana Cost3RR
ArtistDaarken
Card TextChoose any target. Scry 3, then reveal the top card of your library. Riddle of Lightning deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that permanent or player.
Format Legality
ModernPioneerCommanderPauperLegacyVintageHistoricBrawl
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$0.08
moderate
$0.07$0.11
Condition?
4 printings — select edition
Confidencemedium
Prices as ofNov 3
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Cheapest printing—
Why This Price
inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$0.08
Freshness
Prices as ofNov 3
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$0.08
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- How much is Riddle of Lightning worth?
- The current Near Mint price for Riddle of Lightning from Journey into Nyx (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.08. Price trend data is still being collected.
- What set is Riddle of Lightning from?
- Riddle of Lightning is from the Journey into Nyx set, released May 2014. It is a uncommon in Magic: The Gathering.
- What rarity is Riddle of Lightning?
- Riddle of Lightning is a uncommon card from Journey into Nyx in Magic: The Gathering.
- How many printings of Riddle of Lightning exist?
- Riddle of Lightning has 4 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $0.08 from Journey into Nyx.