Lightning Helix
Ravnica: City of Guilds 213 • uncommon
- Set
- Ravnica: City of Guilds
- Collector number
- 213
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $1.13
What it does
Lightning Helix deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.
Though less well-known than its army of soldiers, the Boros Legion's mage-priests are as respected by the innocent as they are hated by the ghosts of the guilty.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lightning Helix was first released in the 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds set, representing the Boros Legion, a militaristic guild defined by the colors red and white. The card was designed to mechanically embody the guild's philosophy by combining a direct damage effect with a life-gain mechanic, creating a versatile tool that remains a staple in multiple formats. The card quickly became synonymous with Boros strategy for its efficiency, offering an aggressive burn option that simultaneously stabilized the player's life total.
The original illustration for this card was provided by artist Kev Walker, who is well-known for his long-standing contribution to the game's aesthetic. Walker utilized his signature style to depict the kinetic energy of a magical discharge, capturing the raw, disciplined power of Boros magic. Upon its release, the card was immediately praised by the competitive community for its power-to-cost ratio, securing its status as one of the most iconic gold-bordered cards in Magic: The Gathering history.
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