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Lightning Helix

Lightning Helix

{R}{W}

Instant

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

Illustrated by

Modern MastersModern Masters#179·Uncommon·English
Oct 23, 2026
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Legality

LegalCommanderLegalStandardLegalModernNot legalPremodernLegalLegacyLegalVintageLegalBrawlLegalPioneer
LegalOathbreaker
Not legalPauperLegalHistoric
LegalTimeless

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.