Lightning Bolt Limited Edition Alpha #161
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Lightning Bolt is a Common Magic: The Gathering card from Limited Edition Alpha (#161), illustrated by Christopher Rush. Its current blended market value is $620.00 ungraded. Prices update from real market data.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BGS 9.5 | $1,525$1,525–$1,525 | |
| BGS 8.5 | $290$290–$290 | |
| BGS 8 | $320$320–$320 |
What this price is based on
High confidence8 sales in 90 days, closely clustered.
Recent Raw sales
- Aug 7, 2026eBay — MAGIC: THE GATHERING ALPHA LIGHTNING BOLT LEGACY$550
- Aug 3, 2026eBay — ***Alpha Lightning Bolt*** MTG Alpha Magic Kid Icarus$244
- Jul 13, 2026eBay — ***Alpha Lightning Bolt*** MTG Alpha Magic Kid Icarus$385
- Jun 30, 2026eBay — MTG Lightning Bolt Alpha Edition Common MAGIC: THE GATHERING$320
- Jun 30, 2026eBay — MTG Lightning Bolt Alpha Edition Common MAGIC: THE GATHERING$340
- Jun 29, 2026eBay — MTG Lightning Bolt Alpha Edition Common MAGIC: THE GATHERING$320
- Jun 14, 2026eBay — MTG Lightning Bolt Alpha Magic the Gathering$300
- Jun 13, 2026eBay — 1993 Magic the Gathering Mtg Limited Alpha - LP - Lightning Bolt (C)LP$400
By grade
- Raw$3209 sales
- BGS 9$1,0182 sales
- BGS 8$3202 sales
- BGS 7$4182 sales
- PSA 6$6501 sale
- BGS 9.5$1,5251 sale
- BGS 8.5$2901 sale
From 18 completed sales recorded between Jan 27, 2025 and Aug 7, 2026. Sold prices only — asking prices are never counted.
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Price history · Raw
Recent Fanatics auction sales
4 Fanatics Collect sales matched to this card.
Card details
- Number
- #161
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Christopher Rush
- Colour
- Red
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Lightning Bolt worth?
Lightning Bolt (Limited Edition Alpha #161) is worth around $620.00 ungraded, based on live Magic: The Gathering market data.
Where can I buy Lightning Bolt?
You can buy Lightning Bolt on TCGplayer, Cardmarket and eBay — see the live listings on this page. Always compare against the blended market value first.
What rarity is Lightning Bolt?
Lightning Bolt is a Common Magic: The Gathering card from the Limited Edition Alpha set, illustrated by Christopher Rush.
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