Lightning Helix (E02 #39)

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Lightning Helix — Explorers of Ixalan

Lightning Helix is a uncommon printing from Explorers of Ixalan (E02 #39), a Instant. Illustrated by Kev Walker.

Card text

Lightning Helix deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.

Though less well-known than its army of soldiers, the Boros Legion's mage-priests are as respected by the innocent as they are hated by the ghosts of the guilty.

Details

Mana cost {R}{W}
Type Instant
Rarity Uncommon
Set Explorers of Ixalan (E02)
Collector number 39
Artist Kev Walker
Released 2017-11-24

Current price

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Legality

Standard Legal
Future Standard Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Gladiator Legal
Pioneer Legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Pauper Not legal
Vintage Legal
Penny Dreadful Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Standard Brawl Legal
Brawl Legal
Competitive Brawl Legal
Alchemy Not legal
Pauper Commander Not legal
Duel Commander Legal
Old School Not legal
Premodern Not legal
PrEDH Legal
TLR Legal

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Rulings

  • November 17, 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.
  • February 2, 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.

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