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Branching Bolt

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Branching Bolt - Magic: The Gathering Archenemy trading card
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RarityC
Number82
Printed inMagic: The Gathering | Archenemy
Other Versions
PlanechaseShards of Alara
TypeInstant

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Format Legality

modern✓legacy✓pauper✓vintage✓commander✓
Card Profilecommon

About Branching Bolt

Branching Bolt from Archenemy is currently available from around $0.19. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.

Instant

Mana Cost

{1}{R}{G}Mana Value 3

Color Identity

{G}Green
{R}Red

Card Text

Choose one or both —
• Branching Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature with flying.
• Branching Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature without flying.

Flavor Text

"Lightning lives in everything, in living flesh and growing things. It must be set free." —Rakka Mar

Card Facts

Expansion

Archenemy

Current Floor

$0.19

Rarity

common

Artist

Vance Kovacs

Released

June 2010

EDHREC Rank

#25,176

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Branching Bolt worth?

Branching Bolt is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.19 for Archenemy. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.

Branching Bolt has 2 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.

Is Branching Bolt legal in Commander?

Branching Bolt is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.

Is Branching Bolt 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 Branching Bolt on the Reserved List?

No. Branching Bolt is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.

What is Branching Bolt in-game text?

In game, Branching Bolt is a Instant with text that starts: "Choose one or both —".

How popular is Branching Bolt in Commander decks?

Branching Bolt ranks #25,176 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.

Other Printings of Branching Bolt

This card has been printed in 2 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.

Branching Bolt from Shards of Alara

Shards of Alara

Branching Bolt from Planechase

Planechase

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