Lightning Helix
Double Masters 2022 243 • uncommon
- Set
- Double Masters 2022
- Collector number
- 243
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
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 Goldmane
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 introduced in the 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds set as a quintessential Boros Legion card, representing the combined white and red mana philosophy of swift, aggressive justice. It quickly became a staple in various formats due to its versatility, allowing players to deal damage to a creature or player while simultaneously gaining life, which provided a significant tempo advantage in competitive play.
The Double Masters 2022 version, numbered 243, showcases a specialized aesthetic consistent with the reprint set's focus on high-power cards and premium visual treatments. The artwork serves to reinforce the card's identity as a burst of magical energy, refined for the modern card frame to satisfy players who value both mechanical efficiency and the iconic design language of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse.
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