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Lightning Helix
Instant
uncommon
Lightning Helix deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.
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Burnmechanical
A spell that deals direct damage to creatures or players.
Life Gainmechanical
Gains you life. Relevant for lifegain-matters strategies and general survivability.
Planeswalker Removalmechanical
Specifically removes planeswalkers.
Removalmechanical
Answers an opponent's threat by destroying, exiling, bouncing, or otherwise removing a permanent or spell.
Format Legality
commanderlegal
oathbreakerlegal
modernlegal
pioneerlegal
standardlegal
legacylegal
vintagelegal
paupernot legal
historiclegal
explorernot legal
alchemynot legal
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Printings (18)
| Set | Rarity | TCGplayer | Card Kingdom | Cardmarket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murders at Karlov Manor#426 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Murders at Karlov Manor#218 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Ravnica Remastered#197 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Ravnica Remastered#372 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Secret Lair Countdown#2005 | rare | · | · | · |
| Double Masters 2022#243 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Strixhaven Mystical Archive#62 | rare | · | · | · |
| The List#GK1-90 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| GRN Guild Kit#90 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Explorers of Ixalan#39 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Iconic Masters#204 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning#65 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Modern Masters#179 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Magic Online Promos#31487 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas#23 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Planechase#90 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Magic Player Rewards 2006#7 | rare | · | · | · |
| Ravnica: City of Guilds#213 | uncommon | · | · | · |
Rulings
2017-11-17
If the chosen target is illegal when Lightning Helix tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't gain 3 life.
2024-02-02
If the chosen target is illegal when Lightning Helix tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't gain 3 life.