Lightning-Core Excavator
JMPJumpstart/#32/2020Common
MV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.39
Cardmarket€0.08
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.39High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 11.4%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.15TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 16.7%90d▼ 16.7%
90d high
$0.21
90d low
$0.15
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.15
Jumpstart
- Down 16.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 29% below its 90 day high of $0.21.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact Creature — Golem
, , Sacrifice this creature: It deals 3 damage to any target.
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Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Lightning-Core Excavator
Lightning-Core Excavator is an Artifact Creature — Golem, with mana cost {1} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.15 (down 16.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Lightning-Core Excavator FAQ
How much is Lightning-Core Excavator worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Lightning-Core Excavator is $0.15. It is down 16.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.15 to $0.21.
What is the cheapest printing of Lightning-Core Excavator?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Jumpstart at $0.15 on TCGplayer.
What set was Lightning-Core Excavator first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from JMP #32, released 2020-07-17.
Is Lightning-Core Excavator legal in Commander?
Yes, Lightning-Core Excavator is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Lightning-Core Excavator legal in Modern?
Lightning-Core Excavator is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Lightning-Core Excavator legal in Standard?
Lightning-Core Excavator is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Lightning-Core Excavator do?
Lightning-Core Excavator is an Artifact Creature — Golem with mana cost {1}. Its Oracle text reads: "{5}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: It deals 3 damage to any target.".