What is the approximate resale value for an ungraded Lightning Serpent [Foil]?

An ungraded copy of Lightning Serpent [Foil] from Magic Coldsnap is currently valued around $8.

How much does a high-grade copy sell for?

A Grade 9 version of Lightning Serpent [Foil] is listed with a resale value of $18.

Which set does this card come from?

Lightning Serpent [Foil] is available from the Magic Coldsnap set.

Lightning Serpent [Foil] — Magic Coldsnap Card Value

Name: Lightning Serpent [Foil] — Magic Coldsnap Card Value
Brand: Magic

Magic Coldsnap

What the Lightning Serpent [Foil] card from Magic Coldsnap is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Lightning Serpent [Foil] value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 9 $18. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Magic ColdsnapGame · Magic

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Value by grade

Ungraded

2.3×

$18

Grade 9

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 9 premium on this card is 2.3× raw.

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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Which version do you have?

To simply own a Lightning Serpent, buy the Standard version for $2. The Foil version at $8 offers a premium presentation, likely through a higher-quality finish or specific set inclusion, signifying greater collectibility. Buyers prioritizing the lowest cost should stick to the Standard. Those seeking the enhanced aesthetic and higher perceived value should invest in the Foil.

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Foil— this pageLightning Serpent [Foil] — Magic Coldsnap Card Value$7.52—eBay ↗

StandardLightning Serpent — Magic Coldsnap Card Value$1.99—eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Lightning Serpent [Foil] (Magic Coldsnap)$7.52

Item details

Brand: Magic
Set: Magic Coldsnap
Game: Magic

Lightning Serpent [Foil] (Magic Coldsnap) card value

An ungraded Lightning Serpent [Foil] from Magic Coldsnap averages around $8. A Grade 9 copy runs about $18, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands null.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$8	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$18	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the approximate resale value for an ungraded Lightning Serpent [Foil]?: An ungraded copy of Lightning Serpent [Foil] from Magic Coldsnap is currently valued around $8.
How much does a high-grade copy sell for?: A Grade 9 version of Lightning Serpent [Foil] is listed with a resale value of $18.
Which set does this card come from?: Lightning Serpent [Foil] is available from the Magic Coldsnap set.