“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.”
Lightning Helix
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Instant
Mana Cost: {R}{W}
Oracle Rules 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.
Set: Murders at Karlov Manor (#218), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Eli Minaya
Instant
Red
White
Uncommon
$0.25
Regular
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✨ Foil
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
Official Rulings (1)
2024-02-02
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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