Lightning Helix
The List GK1-90 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- GK1-90
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.34
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 originally introduced in the 2005 Magic: The Gathering set Ravnica: City of Guilds. As a card representing the signature spell of the Boros Legion, it embodies the combination of red and white mana, reflecting the guild's blend of impulsive aggression and structured defensive discipline. Its design, featuring the art of Greg Staples, captures the essence of a high-speed projectile strike that heals the caster while damaging the opponent, a mechanic known as a 'life-swing' that has made it a staple in various competitive formats for nearly two decades.
This specific iteration appears as part of 'The List,' a curated selection of cards from Magic's history that Wizards of the Coast includes in select booster packs. The inclusion of the GK1-90 designation indicates its source from the Guilds of Ravnica Guild Kits, a collection released to celebrate the iconic factions of the plane. The card remains widely regarded by players for its efficient mana cost and its ability to turn the tide of a game, solidifying its place as one of the most recognizable burn spells in the trading card game's history.
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