Lightning Helix
GRN Guild Kit 90 • uncommon
- Set
- GRN Guild Kit
- Collector number
- 90
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.35
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 introduced in the 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds set, representing a iconic Boros Legion signature spell that blends red and white mana. It was designed as an efficient removal and burn tool, showcasing the militant, law-enforcing aesthetic of the Boros guild. The artwork depicts the characteristic flash of energy and magical architecture associated with the plane of Ravnica, reinforcing its identity as a staple of dual-colored competitive play.
The Guilds of Ravnica Guild Kit version, released in 2018, features updated card frames and thematic flavor text intended to celebrate the history of the Boros. This reprint retains the classic mechanical identity of the card while updating the visual presentation to align with the modern card face. It remains widely recognized among players for its strategic versatility, having been a defining card in both standard and eternal formats throughout its existence.
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