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Ball Lightning
Magic: The Gathering | 30th Anniversary Promos - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | P |
| Number | 2 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | 30th Anniversary Promos |
| Other Versions | |
| Type | Creature — Elemental |
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About Ball Lightning
Ball Lightning from 30th Anniversary Promos is currently available from around $1.60. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Creature — Elemental
Mana Cost
Mana Value 3Color Identity
RedPower / Toughness
6/1
Card Text
Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)
Haste (This creature can attack and 
as soon as it comes under your control.)
At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this creature.
Flavor Text
The most frightening storms are those not woven by nature's hand.
Keywords
HasteTrample
Card Facts
Expansion
30th Anniversary Promos
Current Floor
$1.60
Rarity
rare
Artist
Trevor Claxton
Released
September 2022
EDHREC Rank
#8,686
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Ball Lightning worth?
Ball Lightning is currently shown on Card Synced from about $1.60 for 30th Anniversary Promos. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Ball Lightning has 6 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Ball Lightning legal in Commander?
Ball Lightning is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Ball Lightning legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Ball Lightning on the Reserved List?
No. Ball Lightning is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Ball Lightning in-game text?
In game, Ball Lightning is a Creature — Elemental with text that starts: "Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)".
How popular is Ball Lightning in Commander decks?
Ball Lightning ranks #8,686 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Ball Lightning
This card has been printed in 6 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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As a 6/1 creature, Ball Lightning can be a valuable addition to your deck. With keywords like Haste, Trample, it offers unique strategic options.
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Searchers looking for Ball Lightning legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.