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Judgment Bolt is a rare Instant from FIN (FIN) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Judgment Bolt MTG card

Judgment Bolt

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Card Text

Judgment Bolt deals 5 damage to target creature and X damage to that creature's controller, where X is the number of Equipment you control.

"I'm here to even the odds. Any objections?"

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 FIN FIN 🎨 Billy Christian

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Judgment Bolt? Basics

Judgment Bolt is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Judgment Bolt deals 5 damage to target creature and X damage to that creature's controller, where X is the number of Equipment you control."

How much mana does Judgment Bolt cost to cast? Basics

Judgment Bolt has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Judgment Bolt's mana cost of {3}{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.

Judgment Bolt has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Judgment Bolt's current oracle text is: "Judgment Bolt deals 5 damage to target creature and X damage to that creature's controller, where X is the number of Equipment you control."

What is the current price of Judgment Bolt? Pricing

The current market price for Judgment Bolt is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.31 EUR.

Where can I buy Judgment Bolt? Pricing

You can purchase Judgment 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 Judgment Bolt legal in Standard? Legality

Judgment Bolt is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Judgment Bolt legal in Modern? Legality

Judgment Bolt is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Judgment Bolt legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Judgment 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 Judgment Bolt legal in Pioneer? Legality

Judgment Bolt is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Judgment Bolt legal in Legacy? Legality

Judgment Bolt is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Judgment Bolt legal in Vintage? Legality

Judgment 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 Judgment Bolt legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Judgment 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 Judgment Bolt from? Details

This printing of Judgment Bolt is from FIN (FIN), with collector number 559.

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

What is Judgment Bolt's rarity? Details

Judgment Bolt is a rare card in FIN.

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

Who illustrated Judgment Bolt? Details

Judgment Bolt was illustrated by Billy Christian.

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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