Lightning Helix (SLC #2005)

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Lightning Helix — Secret Lair Countdown

Lightning Helix is a rare printing from Secret Lair Countdown (SLC #2005), a Instant. Illustrated by Martin Ontiveros.

Card text

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

Though lesser 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 Rare
Set Secret Lair Countdown (SLC)
Collector number 2005
Artist Martin Ontiveros
Released 2022-11-01

Current price

As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $1.13, foil $1.57 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.

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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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