Lightning Phoenix
JMPJumpstart/#21/2020Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.79
Cardmarket€0.50
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.38
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.17
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.20 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.79High $1.29Low $0.59▲ 33.9%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.38TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 5.6%30d▲ 15.2%90d▲ 18.8%
90d high
$0.38
90d low
$0.31
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.38
Jumpstart
- Up 15.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.38.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Phoenix
Flying, haste
This creature can't block.
At the beginning of your end step, if an opponent was dealt 3 or more damage this turn, you may pay . If you do, return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
2 / 2
Keywords
FlyingHaste
Card capabilities
CreatureGraveyard interaction
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (3)
wotc23 Jun 2020
Lightning Phoenix's last ability triggers only if it's in your graveyard as your end step begins and only if an opponent was dealt 3 or more damage before your end step begins.
wotc23 Jun 2020
Lightning Phoenix's last ability looks at how much damage was dealt to opponents in the turn, even if it wasn't in your graveyard when the damage was dealt. It doesn't care if opponents gained life, even if they gained more than they were dealt damage.
wotc23 Jun 2020
If an opponent is dealt 3 or more damage and loses the game, Lightning Phoenix's ability triggers as your end step begins.
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About this card
Lightning Phoenix
Lightning Phoenix is a Creature — Phoenix, with mana cost {2}{R} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.38 (up 15.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Lightning Phoenix FAQ
How much is Lightning Phoenix worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Lightning Phoenix is $0.38. It is up 15.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.31 to $0.38.
What is the cheapest printing of Lightning Phoenix?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Jumpstart at $0.38 on TCGplayer.
What set was Lightning Phoenix first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from JMP #21, released 2020-07-17.
Is Lightning Phoenix legal in Commander?
Yes, Lightning Phoenix is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Lightning Phoenix legal in Modern?
Lightning Phoenix is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Lightning Phoenix legal in Standard?
Lightning Phoenix is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Lightning Phoenix do?
Lightning Phoenix is a Creature — Phoenix with mana cost {2}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Flying, haste This creature can't block. At the beginning of your end step, if an opponent was dealt 3 or more damage this turn, you may pay {R}. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield.".