How much does the foil version of this card sell for?

The foil version of Lightning Bolt (#42) is listed in the market for $5.94.

What is the rarity of Lightning Bolt in Strixhaven Mystical Archive?

Lightning Bolt from the Strixhaven Mystical Archive set is a Rare card, numbered #42.

Lightning Bolt (Strixhaven Mystical Archive) — MTG Card Value

Name: Lightning Bolt (Strixhaven Mystical Archive) — MTG Card Value
Brand: Rare

Strixhaven Mystical Archive

What the Lightning Bolt from Strixhaven Mystical Archive is worth — market price for the single.

Lightning Bolt (Strixhaven Mystical Archive) value — Market $3.87 · Foil $5.97. Prices updated August 2026.

Set · Strixhaven Mystical ArchiveRarity · RareNumber · #42

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Which version do you have?

For the absolute cheapest way to own Lightning Bolt, grab the Standard version for $4. The Standard version at $17 likely offers a different print run or condition, but fundamentally, both are the same card. If you only want to play the card, buy the $4 version. Pay the premium for the $17 version only if you specifically want that particular printing or edition.

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StandardLightning Bolt (Strixhaven Mystical Archive) — MTG Card Value$17.42$23.63eBay ↗

Standard— this pageLightning Bolt (Strixhaven Mystical Archive) — MTG Card Value$4.32$5.9eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Rare
Set: Strixhaven Mystical Archive
Rarity: Rare
Number: #42

Lightning Bolt (Strixhaven Mystical Archive) value

The Lightning Bolt from Strixhaven Mystical Archive (#42) has a market price of $3.87, with the foil at $5.97.

What drives the price

For Magic singles, set, rarity, condition (NM vs played), and playability/format demand drive value. First printings, foils, and cards that see competitive or Commander play hold value best; reprints soften prices.

Price guide

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Market	$3.87	eBay sold comps
Foil	$5.97	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current market price for a non-foil Lightning Bolt?: The non-foil version of Lightning Bolt from Strixhaven Mystical Archive is currently valued at $3.82.
How much does the foil version of this card sell for?: The foil version of Lightning Bolt (#42) is listed in the market for $5.94.
What is the rarity of Lightning Bolt in Strixhaven Mystical Archive?: Lightning Bolt from the Strixhaven Mystical Archive set is a Rare card, numbered #42.