Instant · {3}{R}{R}
Choose any target. Scry 3, then reveal the top card of your library. Riddle of Lightning deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that permanent or player.
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {3}{R}{R}
- Type
- Instant
- Artist
- Daarken
- Year
- 2020
Jumpstart359/497
Riddle of Lightning
Magic: The GatheringuncommonNon-foil
Current price · Non-foil€0.17
Prices by printing
| Printing | Cardmarket | TCGplayer |
|---|---|---|
| Non-foil | €0.172 Sept 2026 | $0.192 Sept 2026 |
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Attributes
- Set
- Jumpstart
- Number
- 359/497
- Legal in
- Historic, Timeless, Gladiator, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Pauper, Vintage, Penny, Commander, Oathbreaker, Brawl, Competitivebrawl, Paupercommander, Duel, Predh
- Finishes
- nonfoil
- Printed language
- English
- Release date
- 17 July 2020
- Identifier
- mtg-2e14f36e-54b8-4019-bc85-0d9218c52ad2
Other printings
The same card, in other sets. Each has its own price.
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Questions about this card
How much is Riddle of Lightning 359/497 from Jumpstart worth?
As of 2 September 2026, Riddle of Lightning trades around €0.17 according to Cardmarket. Condition and finish move the price; a graded copy is a different market.
Which printings of Riddle of Lightning exist?
Riddle of Lightning was printed as Non-foil. The same card also appears in Time Spiral Remastered, Journey into Nyx, Future Sight, each with its own price.
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