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Lightning Colt is a rare Instant Creature — Horse from CMB1 (CMB1) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.62 USD.

Lightning Colt MTG card

Lightning Colt

Instant Creature — Horse

Card Text

When Lightning Colt enters, it deals 3 damage to any target.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 5.0 CMB1 CMB1 🎨 Christine Lee Risinger

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lightning Colt? Basics

Lightning Colt is a Instant Creature — Horse card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Lightning Colt enters, it deals 3 damage to any target."

How much mana does Lightning Colt cost to cast? Basics

Lightning Colt has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 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 Colt's mana cost of {3}{R}{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 Colt has a mana value of 5.0. 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 Colt's current oracle text is: "When Lightning Colt enters, it deals 3 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Lightning Colt? Pricing

The current market price for Lightning Colt is approximately $0.62 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Lightning Colt? Pricing

You can purchase Lightning Colt 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 Colt legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Lightning Colt legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Lightning Colt legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Lightning Colt in Commander is not available.

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

Is Lightning Colt legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Lightning Colt legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Lightning Colt in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Lightning Colt legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Lightning Colt in Vintage is not available.

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 Colt legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lightning Colt 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 Colt from? Details

This printing of Lightning Colt is from CMB1 (CMB1), with collector number 57.

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

What is Lightning Colt's rarity? Details

Lightning Colt is a rare card in CMB1.

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

Who illustrated Lightning Colt? Details

Lightning Colt was illustrated by Christine Lee Risinger.

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

What is Lightning Colt's power and toughness? Details

Lightning Colt is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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