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Lightning Helix

Lightning Helix

{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.

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Murders at Karlov ManorMurders at Karlov Manor#218·Uncommon·English
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Rulings

Nov 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.