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Lightning Helix

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18 printings listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Lightning Helix, Murders at Karlov Manor printing
Murders at Karlov Manor MKM · No. 218 2024-02-09

Card text

{R}{W}
Instant
Lightning Helix deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.
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.
EDHREC rank #3792 Uncommon Not on the Reserved List
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The 18 printings

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Standard ✓ Legal
Pioneer ✓ Legal
Modern ✓ Legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ∅ Not legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ✓ Legal
Historic ✓ Legal
Timeless ✓ Legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ✓ Legal
Penny ∅ Not legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

2 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

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.

2017-11-17 · Wizards of the Coast

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 · Wizards of the Coast

All printings

Lightning Helix, Murders at Karlov Manor printing
Murders at Karlov Manor
MKM · #426
Uncommon
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La Boutique Mythique · Condition LP
Lightning Helix, Ravnica Remastered printing
Ravnica Remastered
RVR · #197
Uncommon
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Spellbound Cards & Games · Condition MP
Lightning Helix, Strixhaven Mystical Archive printing
Strixhaven Mystical Archive
STA · #125
Rare
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401 Games · Condition LP · Foil
Lightning Helix, Strixhaven Mystical Archive printing
Strixhaven Mystical Archive
STA · #62
Rare
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Boutique MagiCarte · Condition LP
Lightning Helix, Explorers of Ixalan printing
Explorers of Ixalan
E02 · #39
Uncommon
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Wizard's Tower · Condition LP
Lightning Helix, Iconic Masters printing
Iconic Masters
IMA · #204
Uncommon
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Face to Face Games · Condition LP
Lightning Helix, Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning printing
Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning
DDN · #65
Uncommon
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401 Games · Condition MP
Lightning Helix, Modern Masters printing
Modern Masters
MMA · #179
Uncommon
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Face to Face Games · Condition LP
Lightning Helix, Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas printing
Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas
DDH · #23
Uncommon
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The Mana Lounge · Condition DMG
Lightning Helix, Magic Player Rewards 2006 printing
Magic Player Rewards 2006
P06 · #7
Rare
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Face to Face Games · Condition LP
Lightning Helix, Ravnica: City of Guilds printing
Ravnica: City of Guilds
RAV · #213
Uncommon
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Fusion Gaming · Condition HP