Art by Dan Murayama Scott · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · image via Scryfall
Selected printing · USD
$0.44
checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
Lightning Axe
{R} · Instant
As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card or pay {5}. Lightning Axe deals 5 damage to target creature.
Rulings (1)
Mar 19, 2021 · The mana value of Lightning Axe is 1, no matter which additional cost you paid.
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
ModernLegal
PioneerLegal
StandardNot legal
PauperLegal
PremodernNot legal
cEDHLegal
Where it’s played now
Inclusion by archetype
% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=38 decks
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | Modern | 85.7% | 2× | 14 |
| Tireless Tribe | Pauper | 70.8% | 1–3× | 24 |
Price
Lightning Axe — price trend
Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots
$0.13
Jun 13, 2026 · $0.13Jun 14, 2026 · $0.13