Lightning Diadem
JOUJourney into Nyx/#102/2014Common
Colour IDMV 6
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.06
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.05
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.05TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 28.6%30d▼ 28.6%90d▼ 28.6%
90d high
$0.08
90d low
$0.05
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.05
Journey into Nyx
- Down 28.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 38% below its 90 day high of $0.08.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 460% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
When this Aura enters, it deals 2 damage to any target.
Enchanted creature gets +2/+2.
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc26 Apr 2014
If Lightning Diadem's target is an illegal target when it tries to resolve, it won't resolve and won't enter the battlefield. Its triggered ability won't trigger.
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About this card
Lightning Diadem
Lightning Diadem is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {5}{R} (mana value 6). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.05 (down 28.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Lightning Diadem FAQ
How much is Lightning Diadem worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Lightning Diadem is $0.05. It is down 28.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.05 to $0.08.
What is the cheapest printing of Lightning Diadem?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Journey into Nyx at $0.05 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Lightning Diadem?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Jumpstart at $0.14 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Lightning Diadem are there?
Lightning Diadem has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Lightning Diadem first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from JOU #102, released 2014-05-02.
What is the newest printing of Lightning Diadem?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from JMP #343, released 2020-07-17.
Is there a foil version of Lightning Diadem?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.28 versus $0.05 for nonfoil, which is 460% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Lightning Diadem legal in Commander?
Yes, Lightning Diadem is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.