Forked Lightning

Portal (POR) #130 · Rare · Sorcery

Mana cost: {3}{R}

Forked Lightning deals 4 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three target creatures.

Illustrated by Ted Naifeh · Released May 1, 1997

Prices

• Nonfoil: $1.07 USD · €1.35 EUR

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: down $0.33 USD (23.6%) to $1.07 USD; low $1.07 USD, high $1.42 USD.

Printings

1. The List #ME3-100 (PLST) · Uncommon · 2024 · $0.23 USD
2. Magic Online Promos #33440 (PRM) · Uncommon · 2013
3. Masters Edition III #100 (ME3) · Uncommon · 2009
4. Portal #130 (this printing) · Rare · 1997 · $1.07 USD

Legality

• Standard: Not legal
• Alchemy: Not legal
• Pioneer: Not legal
• Historic: Not legal
• Modern: Not legal
• Brawl: Not legal
• Legacy: Legal
• Timeless: Not legal
• Vintage: Legal
• Pauper: Not legal
• Commander: Legal
• Penny: Legal
• Oathbreaker: Legal
• Duel: Legal

Rulings

1. 2009-10-01 · wotc — You divide the damage as you cast Forked Lightning, not as it resolves. Each target you choose must be assigned at least 1 damage.

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