Name
Lightning Helix
Mana Cost
Type
Instant
Set
Murders at Karlov Manor
Rarity
Uncommon
Text
Lightning Helix deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.
Flavor Text
After heavy casualties in the Phyrexian invasion, the Boros mage-priests trained as many rank-and-file soldiers as possible to wield the Legion's legendary battle magic.
Number
#218
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Legal Formats
Brawl | Commander | Duel | Future | Gladiator | Historic | Legacy | Modern | Oathbreaker | Pioneer | Standard | Standard Brawl | Timeless | Vintage
Availability
Arena | Magic Online | Paper
Rulings
(17/11/2017)
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.
(02/02/2024)
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.
Artist
Eli Minaya
Translations