Barbed Lightning
Magic: The Gathering | Darksteel - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 55 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Darksteel |
| Available | 57 items |
| From | $0.21 |
| Type | Instant |
Format Legality
About Barbed Lightning
Barbed Lightning from Darksteel is currently available from around $0.16. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Mana Value 3Color Identity
RedCard Text
Choose one —
• Barbed Lightning deals 3 damage to target creature.
• Barbed Lightning deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker.
Entwine (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)
Flavor Text
Every creature on Mirrodin is a lightning rod.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Barbed Lightning worth?
Barbed Lightning is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.16 for Darksteel. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Barbed Lightning currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Barbed Lightning legal in Commander?
Barbed Lightning is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Barbed 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 Barbed Lightning on the Reserved List?
No. Barbed Lightning is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Barbed Lightning in-game text?
In game, Barbed Lightning is a Instant with text that starts: "Choose one —".
How popular is Barbed Lightning in Commander decks?
Barbed Lightning ranks #21,138 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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Searchers looking for Barbed 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.