Lightning Elemental
Magic: The Gathering | Tempest - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 186 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Tempest |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 96 items |
| From | $0.10 |
| Type | Summon Elemental |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DM | $0.10 | 60 | ||
MP | $0.13 | 8 | ||
NM | $0.32 | 3 | ||
LP | $1.54 | 3 | ||
MP | $0.19 | 1 | Unavailable | |
LP | $0.21 | 21 | Unavailable |
About Lightning Elemental
Lightning Elemental from Tempest is currently available from around $0.08. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Mana Cost
Mana Value 4Color Identity
RedPower / Toughness
Card Text
Haste (This creature can attack and 
as soon as it comes under your control.)
Flavor Text
A lightning elemental once killed an entire tribe of merfolk—simply by going for a swim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Lightning Elemental worth?
Lightning Elemental is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.08 for Tempest. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Lightning Elemental has 5 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Lightning Elemental legal in Commander?
Lightning Elemental is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Lightning Elemental 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 Lightning Elemental on the Reserved List?
No. Lightning Elemental is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Lightning Elemental in-game text?
In game, Lightning Elemental is a Creature — Elemental with text that starts: "Haste (This creature can attack and {T} as soon as it comes under your control.)".
How popular is Lightning Elemental in Commander decks?
Lightning Elemental ranks #25,532 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Lightning Elemental
This card has been printed in 5 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Lightning Elemental 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.