Riddle of Lightning (JMP #359)
Pin it
Save this to Pinterest
Riddle of Lightning is a uncommon printing from Jumpstart (JMP #359), a Instant. Illustrated by Daarken.
Card text
Choose any target. Scry 3, then reveal the top card of your library. Riddle of Lightning deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that permanent or player.
Details
| Mana cost | {3}{R}{R} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Jumpstart (JMP) |
| Collector number | 359 |
| Artist | Daarken |
| Released | 2020-07-17 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.20 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Buy Riddle of Lightning on TCGplayer
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
Keep exploring
Search the MTGBrew card database for more cards, or build a deck with the AI Deck Builder.
Rulings
- March 19, 2021 — If the chosen target is an illegal target by the time Riddle of Lightning tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve. You don't scry 3 or reveal any card.
- March 19, 2021 — If a card in a player's library has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
Other printings of Riddle of Lightning
Every MTGBrew page for another printing of Riddle of Lightning:
More cards from Jumpstart
Other cards in Jumpstart on MTGBrew: