Blightning
~$0.18 low · ~$2.99 high
Multicolor. Sorcery
Masters 25 #198 · Illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa
Masters 25 #198 · Illustrated by Thomas M. BaxaWhat is Blightning worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Blightning deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker. That player or that planeswalker's controller discards two cards.
While the smell of burning flesh is common in Grixis, the odor of smoldering brain matter is a rare treat.
Format legality
All 6 printings of Blightning
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #A25-198· 2019uncommon· Cardmarket €0.22 | uncommon | $0.31 | No foil printing | €0.22 | |
 Masters 25 a25 #198· 2018uncommon· Cardmarket €0.21 · €0.62 foil | uncommon | $0.27 | $0.75 | €0.21€0.62 foil | |
 Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt ddk #69· 2013common· Cardmarket €0.34 | common | $0.18 | No foil printing | €0.34 | |
 Salvat 2011 ps11 #166· 2011Spanishcommon· Cardmarket €0.92 | common | — | No foil printing | €0.92 | |
 Magic Player Rewards 2009 p09 #6· 2009Full Artrare· Cardmarket €1.25 | rare | $2.99 | No foil printing | €1.25 | |
 Shards of Alara ala #156· 2008common· Cardmarket €0.17 · €0.74 foil | common | $0.23 | $1.37 | €0.17€0.74 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2008
- Printings
- 6
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #16,557 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Thomas M. Baxa, Dan Murayama Scott, Jim Pavelec
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Masters 25 card (#198).
198 · A25 · U · EN
- 198Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- A25Set code for Masters 25
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Card breakdown
The parts of Blightning, read from the Masters 25 printing. Tap a label to highlight its line. How to read any Magic card.
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Also on this card
- Flavor text
- Italic story text below the rules. It has no effect on the game, and it can differ between printings.
Rulings (1)
2008-10-01
The targeted player will discard two cards even if some or all of Blightning's damage is prevented or redirected.
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