Lightning Bolt Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border Common Magic card — value and price

Lightning Bolt

Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border · Common
Magic mtg:310de1ef-f1b6-4b61-9d6c-6b70382a7f95 TCGplayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$38.35
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $23.16 – $55.89.
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$34.83
Never pay above $36.76
Optimal sell
$41.54
Never sell below $39.31
Buy this card · aim to pay under $36.76
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $41.54 · never below $39.31. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
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Common questions
How much is Lightning Bolt worth?

Lightning Bolt from Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border has a fair market value of about $38.35 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Lightning Bolt?

List around $41.54 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $30.74 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Lightning Bolt?

A disciplined buy target is about $34.83 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $36.76.

Where can I buy Lightning Bolt?

Lightning Bolt is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $38.35 and aim to pay under $36.76 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Lightning Bolt?

Lightning Bolt is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $36.76; paying near or below $34.83 keeps a margin of safety versus the $38.35 fair value.

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