Lightning Coils — Frequently Asked Questions

7 common questions about Lightning Coils in MTG — View Lightning Coils

What does Lightning Coils do?

Lightning Coils is a Artifact. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever a nontoken creature you control dies, put a charge counter on this artifact. At the beginning of your upkeep, if this artifact has five or more charge counters on it, remove all of them from it and create that many 3/1 red Elemental creature tokens with haste. Exile them at the beginning of the next end step." — view the full Oracle text on Scryfall.

What type of card is Lightning Coils?

Lightning Coils is a Artifact. It is a Rare card from the Mirrodin set. Learn more about Haste in our MTG wiki.

What format is Lightning Coils legal in?

Lightning Coils is legal in: Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Learn more about Modern format in our wiki. Check Gatherer for the official rulings.

How much does Lightning Coils cost?

The current market price for Lightning Coils is approximately $0.59 USD. Prices fluctuate based on demand, format legality, and new set releases. View the latest price and price history chart. Buy on TCGPlayer.

What set is Lightning Coils from?

Lightning Coils was printed in Mirrodin. Browse all cards from Mirrodin.

Is Lightning Coils good in Commander?

Yes, Lightning Coils is legal in Commander. Learn more about the Commander format in our wiki.

What cards are similar to Lightning Coils?

There are 20 cards similar to Lightning Coils with comparable effects or strategies. Some notable alternatives include Chandra, Flamecaller, Feral Lightning, Elemental Mastery. View all cards similar to Lightning Coils.

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