Quick Answer

Lightning-Rig Crew is a uncommon Creature — Goblin Pirate from XLN (XLN) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lightning-Rig Crew MTG card

Lightning-Rig Crew

Creature — Goblin Pirate

Card Text

{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to each opponent. Whenever you cast a Pirate spell, untap this creature.

A pirate ship in battle is a storm of activity.

Card Stats

0/5 uncommon CMC: 3.0 XLN XLN 🎨 Filip Burburan

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$0.18
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$0.89
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$0.35
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$1.49
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€0.13
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€0.45
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lightning-Rig Crew? Basics

Lightning-Rig Crew is a Creature — Goblin Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to each opponent. Whenever you cast a Pirate spell, untap this creature."

How much mana does Lightning-Rig Crew cost to cast? Basics

Lightning-Rig Crew has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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-Rig Crew's mana cost of {2}{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-Rig Crew has a mana value of 3.0. 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-Rig Crew's current oracle text is: "{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to each opponent. Whenever you cast a Pirate spell, untap this creature."

What is the current price of Lightning-Rig Crew? Pricing

The current market price for Lightning-Rig Crew is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.89 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Lightning-Rig Crew? Pricing

You can purchase Lightning-Rig Crew 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-Rig Crew normal: $0.18 | foil: $0.89

Is Lightning-Rig Crew legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lightning-Rig Crew in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lightning-Rig Crew legal in Modern? Legality

Lightning-Rig Crew is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lightning-Rig Crew legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lightning-Rig Crew 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-Rig Crew legal in Pioneer? Legality

Lightning-Rig Crew is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Lightning-Rig Crew legal in Legacy? Legality

Lightning-Rig Crew is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lightning-Rig Crew legal in Vintage? Legality

Lightning-Rig Crew 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-Rig Crew legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lightning-Rig Crew 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-Rig Crew from? Details

This printing of Lightning-Rig Crew is from XLN (XLN), with collector number 150.

Lightning-Rig Crew may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lightning-Rig Crew's rarity? Details

Lightning-Rig Crew is a uncommon card in XLN.

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

Who illustrated Lightning-Rig Crew? Details

Lightning-Rig Crew was illustrated by Filip Burburan.

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-Rig Crew's power and toughness? Details

Lightning-Rig Crew is a 0/5 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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