Quick Answer

Energy Bolt is a rare Sorcery from MIR (MIR) costing {X}{R}{W}. Current price: $1.01 USD. Legal in Commander.

Energy Bolt MTG card

Energy Bolt

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose one — • Energy Bolt deals X damage to target player or planeswalker. • Target player gains X life.

Life and death are two faces of the same coin.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 MIR MIR 🎨 Scott Kirschner

Market Prices

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$1.01
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$0.59
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€0.73
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Energy Bolt? Basics

Energy Bolt is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • Energy Bolt deals X damage to target player or planeswalker. • Target player gains X life."

How much mana does Energy Bolt cost to cast? Basics

Energy Bolt has a mana cost of {X}{R}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Energy Bolt's mana cost of {X}{R}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Energy Bolt has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Energy Bolt's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • Energy Bolt deals X damage to target player or planeswalker. • Target player gains X life."

What is the current price of Energy Bolt? Pricing

The current market price for Energy Bolt is approximately $1.01 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.73 EUR.

Where can I buy Energy Bolt? Pricing

You can purchase Energy Bolt from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Energy Bolt legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Energy Bolt in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Energy Bolt legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Energy Bolt in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Energy Bolt legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Energy Bolt is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Energy Bolt legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Energy Bolt in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Energy Bolt legal in Legacy? Legality

Energy Bolt is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Energy Bolt legal in Vintage? Legality

Energy Bolt is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Energy Bolt legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Energy Bolt in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Energy Bolt from? Details

This printing of Energy Bolt is from MIR (MIR), with collector number 263.

Energy Bolt may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Energy Bolt's rarity? Details

Energy Bolt is a rare card in MIR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Energy Bolt? Details

Energy Bolt was illustrated by Scott Kirschner.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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