Lightning Helix
Mana cost
Mana value2TypeInstant
Color identity
Boros
RarityUncommon
SetMurders at Karlov Manor (MKM)
ArtistEli Minaya
Price€0.14 · foil €0.21 · $0.33
Lightning Helix 

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.
Legality
CommanderLegalStandardLegalPioneerLegalModernLegalLegacyLegalVintageLegalPauperNot legalBrawlLegalOathbreakerLegalHistoricLegalTimelessLegalPenny DreadfulNot legal
Rulings
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.
2017-11-17
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.
Printings (20)

Planeswalker Championship PromosPWCS #2024-07 · Rare · —

Murders at Karlov ManorMKM #426 · Uncommon · €0.38

Murders at Karlov ManorMKM #218 · Uncommon · €0.15

Ravnica RemasteredRVR #372 · Uncommon · €0.53

Ravnica RemasteredRVR #197 · Uncommon · €0.18

Secret Lair CountdownSLC #2005 · Rare · €0.71

Double Masters 20222X2 #243 · Uncommon · €0.29

Strixhaven Mystical ArchiveSTA #125 · Rare · €9.12

Strixhaven Mystical ArchiveSTA #62 · Rare · €0.70

The ListPLST #GK1-90 · Uncommon · €0.16

GRN Guild KitGK1 #90 · Uncommon · €0.38

Explorers of IxalanE02 #39 · Uncommon · €0.22

Iconic MastersIMA #204 · Uncommon · €0.12

Duel Decks: Speed vs. CunningDDN #65 · Uncommon · €0.22

Modern MastersMMA #179 · Uncommon · €0.28

Magic Online PromosPRM #31487 · Uncommon · —

Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol BolasDDH #23 · Uncommon · €0.26

PlanechaseHOP #90 · Uncommon · €0.30

Magic Player Rewards 2006P06 #7 · Rare · €3.96

Ravnica: City of GuildsRAV #213 · Uncommon · €0.34