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Lightning Helix

{R}{W}

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Modern Masters·mma #179·Uncommon·2013·Art by Raymond Swanland
StandardLegal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerLegal
VintageLegal
Lightning Helix
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Oracle Text

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

Set
Modern Masters (MMA)
Number
#179
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
Raymond Swanland
Frame
2003
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
USD
$0.36
USD Foil
$0.90
EUR
€0.41
EUR Foil
€0.70
MTGO Tix
0.03

Indicative figures.

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Legalities

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings2

11/17/2017·wotc

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·wotc

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.

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