Lightning Helix

Card Name

Lightning Helix

Mana Cost

Type

Instant

Rarity

Uncommon

rules Text

Lightning Helix deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.

Flavor Text

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.

Legal Formats

Alchemy, Brawl, Commander, Historic, Legacy, Modern, Pioneer, Standard, Vintage

Not Legal Formats

Pauper

Banned Formats

Pauper

Rulings

(11/17/2017)
If the chosen target is illegal when Lightning Helix tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't gain 3 life.
(2/2/2024)
If the chosen target is illegal when Lightning Helix tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't gain 3 life.