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. — 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.

Flavor text

After heavy casualties in the Phyrexian invasion, the Boros mage-priests trained as many rank-and-file soldiers as possible to wield the Legion's legendary battle magic.

Card details

Printing, type line, and catalog data

Identity & printing

Card ID: MKM-218--foil
Name: Lightning Helix (Foil)
Number: 218
Rarity: Uncommon
Variant: Foil

Type line & Magic stats

Types: Instant
Mana cost: {R}{W}
Mana value: 2

Set, artist & references

Artist: Eli Minaya
Language: English
Set name: Murders at Karlov Manor
Game name: Magic: The Gathering

Battle

Abilities, attacks, weakness & resistance

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Lightning Helix (Foil)

Overview

Rules

Rulings