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Lightning Helix Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning MTG card
DDN #65 · Art by Kev Walker
DDN set symbol, UncommonDuel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning#65Uncommon

Lightning Helix

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TCGplayer market · DDN #65 nonfoil
$0.24 +14.3% +$0.03, 7 days
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0.0%
EDHREC rank
#3,608 No change in 30 days

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Lightning Helix Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.24, up 14.3% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 4.0% over 90 days.

Lightning Helix Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Lightning Helix

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Lightning Helix in Sealed Products

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Lightning Helix Printings & Prices

Lightning Helix has 18 tracked printings across 15 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including inverted, alt art, borderless, showcase and textless treatments.

DDN set symbol, UncommonDDN #65
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RVR set symbol, UncommonRVR #197
E02 set symbol, UncommonE02 #39
2X2 set symbol, Uncommon2X2 #243
MKM set symbol, UncommonMKM #218
DDH set symbol, UncommonDDH #23
PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #GK1-90
GK1 set symbol, UncommonGK1 #90
RVR set symbol, UncommonRVR #372
Retro Frame
HOP set symbol, UncommonHOP #90
MMA set symbol, UncommonMMA #179
MKM set symbol, UncommonMKM #426
InvertedPromo Pack
IMA set symbol, UncommonIMA #204
STA set symbol, RareSTA #62
BorderlessShowcase
SLC set symbol, RareSLC #2005
Borderless
RAV set symbol, UncommonRAV #213
STA set symbol, RareSTA #125
Borderless
P06 set symbol, RareP06 #7
TextlessPlayer Rewards

Sell Lightning Helix: Buylist Offers

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CoolStuffIncSTA #125Foil
Card KingdomSTA #125Foil
CoolStuffIncSTA #125Nonfoil
Card KingdomRAV #213Foil
Card KingdomSTA #125Nonfoil
Card KingdomSTA #125Etched
Card KingdomP06 #7Nonfoil
Card KingdomSTA #62Foil
CoolStuffIncSTA #62Foil
Card KingdomSLC #2005Nonfoil

Lightning Helix Rules Text & Legality

Lightning Helix

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

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.

Lightning Helix is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • Future StandardLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • StandardLegal
  • Standard BrawlLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
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Lightning Helix Rulings

  • Nov 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.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Lightning Helix has been reprinted 28 times.

  • Nov 1, 2022SLC set symbol, RareSecret Lair Countdown · BorderlessSLC #2005
  • Nov 1, 2022SLC set symbol, RareSecret Lair Countdown · Borderless, foilSLC #2005
  • Jan 12, 2024RVR set symbol, UncommonRavnica Remastered · Alt ArtRVR #372
  • Jan 12, 2024RVR set symbol, UncommonRavnica Remastered · Alt Art, foilRVR #372
  • Jan 12, 2024RVR set symbol, UncommonRavnica Remastered · foilRVR #197
  • Jan 12, 2024RVR set symbol, UncommonRavnica RemasteredRVR #197
  • Feb 9, 2024MKM set symbol, UncommonMurders at Karlov Manor · Inverted, foilMKM #426
  • Feb 9, 2024MKM set symbol, UncommonMurders at Karlov Manor · foilMKM #218
  • Feb 9, 2024MKM set symbol, UncommonMurders at Karlov ManorMKM #218
  • Feb 9, 2024MKM set symbol, UncommonMurders at Karlov Manor · InvertedMKM #426

Showing the 10 most recent of 28 printings.

Lightning Helix in Commander

Lightning Helix is the #3,608 most-played card on EDHREC.

#3,608 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks No change in 30 days

Lightning Helix FAQ

How much is Lightning Helix worth?

Lightning Helix is worth about $0.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Lightning Helix legal in Commander?

Yes. Lightning Helix is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Lightning Helix been reprinted?

Yes. Lightning Helix has been reprinted 28 times, with 18 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Lightning Helix cheap?

Lightning Helix trades at about $0.24; 28 reprints keep supply plentiful.