Lightning Helix
Explorers of Ixalan 39 • uncommon
- Set
- Explorers of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 39
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.25
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 released in the 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds set as a representation of the Boros Legion, a red-and-white guild known for its military discipline and swift justice. Its design, which deals damage to an opponent while gaining life for the player, perfectly encapsulates the guild's philosophy of aggression paired with tactical preservation. The card quickly became a staple in eternal formats due to its high efficiency and versatility as both a removal spell and a stabilizer.
This specific printing comes from the 2017 Explorers of Ixalan board game expansion. While the core mechanic remained unchanged from its initial debut, this version features updated art and a frame style consistent with the Ixalan block, which drew inspiration from Mesoamerican mythology and exploration themes. The inclusion of this card in a standalone board game product allowed players to experience classic Magic: The Gathering staples within a curated, self-contained play experience.
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