Quick Answer

Lightning Rift is a uncommon Enchantment from C20 (C20) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Commander.

Lightning Rift MTG card

Lightning Rift

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever a player cycles a card, you may pay {1}. If you do, this enchantment deals 2 damage to any target.

"Jealous of storms, Vadrok took lightning from the sky and buried it deep under the earth. It still rumbles there, longing to escape." —*Tales of the Ozolith*

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 C20 C20 🎨 Paul Scott Canavan

Market Prices

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$0.06
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$0.35
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€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lightning Rift? Basics

Lightning Rift is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a player cycles a card, you may pay {1}. If you do, this enchantment deals 2 damage to any target."

How much mana does Lightning Rift cost to cast? Basics

Lightning Rift 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 Rift'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 Rift 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 Rift's current oracle text is: "Whenever a player cycles a card, you may pay {1}. If you do, this enchantment deals 2 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Lightning Rift? Pricing

The current market price for Lightning Rift is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Lightning Rift? Pricing

You can purchase Lightning Rift 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 Lightning Rift legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Lightning Rift legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Lightning Rift legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lightning Rift 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 Rift legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Lightning Rift legal in Legacy? Legality

Lightning Rift is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lightning Rift legal in Vintage? Legality

Lightning Rift 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 Rift legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lightning Rift 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 Lightning Rift from? Details

This printing of Lightning Rift is from C20 (C20), with collector number 155.

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

What is Lightning Rift's rarity? Details

Lightning Rift is a uncommon card in C20.

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

Who illustrated Lightning Rift? Details

Lightning Rift was illustrated by Paul Scott Canavan.

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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