Lightning Helix (DDH #23)

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Lightning Helix — Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas

Lightning Helix is a uncommon printing from Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas (DDH #23), a Instant. Illustrated by Raymond Swanland.

Card text

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

"Rage is not the answer. Rage followed by fitting vengeance is the answer."
—Ajani

Details

Mana cost {R}{W}
Type Instant
Rarity Uncommon
Set Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas (DDH)
Collector number 23
Artist Raymond Swanland
Released 2011-09-02

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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