Quick Answer

Lightning Reflexes is a common Enchantment — Aura from DMR (DMR) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Commander.

Lightning Reflexes MTG card

Lightning Reflexes

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

You may cast this spell as though it had flash. If you cast it any time a sorcery couldn't have been cast, the controller of the permanent it becomes sacrifices it at the beginning of the next cleanup step. Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+0 and has first strike.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 DMR DMR 🎨 Slawomir Maniak
Enchant

Market Prices

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$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.02
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.10
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lightning Reflexes? Basics

Lightning Reflexes is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may cast this spell as though it had flash. If you cast it any time a sorcery couldn't have been cast, the controller of the permanent it becomes sacrifices it at the beginning of the next cleanup step. Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+0 and has first strike."

How much mana does Lightning Reflexes cost to cast? Basics

Lightning Reflexes has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Lightning Reflexes's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Lightning Reflexes 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.

Lightning Reflexes's current oracle text is: "You may cast this spell as though it had flash. If you cast it any time a sorcery couldn't have been cast, the controller of the permanent it becomes sacrifices it at the beginning of the next cleanup step. Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+0 and has first strike."

What is the current price of Lightning Reflexes? Pricing

The current market price for Lightning Reflexes is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.02 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Lightning Reflexes? Pricing

You can purchase Lightning Reflexes 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.

Lightning Reflexes normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.02

Is Lightning Reflexes legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lightning Reflexes in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lightning Reflexes legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Lightning Reflexes in Modern is not available.

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

Is Lightning Reflexes legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lightning Reflexes 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 Lightning Reflexes legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lightning Reflexes in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Lightning Reflexes legal in Legacy? Legality

Lightning Reflexes is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lightning Reflexes legal in Vintage? Legality

Lightning Reflexes 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 Lightning Reflexes legal in Pauper? Legality

Lightning Reflexes is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Lightning Reflexes from? Details

This printing of Lightning Reflexes is from DMR (DMR), with collector number 128.

Lightning Reflexes may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lightning Reflexes's rarity? Details

Lightning Reflexes is a common card in DMR.

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

Who illustrated Lightning Reflexes? Details

Lightning Reflexes was illustrated by Slawomir Maniak.

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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