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Lightning Helix
INSTANT Uncommon
Ravnica Remastered EDHREC #3,608
$0.26
+4.0%
7 days
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Lightning Helix price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.26.
Lightning Helix Price Summary
Lightning Helix's current headline price is $0.26.
Lightning Helix Printings & Prices
18 printings
Lightning Helix has 18 tracked printings across 15 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including inverted, alt art, borderless, showcase and textless treatments.
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Sell Lightning Helix: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | STA #125 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #125 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | STA #125 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #125 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RAV #213 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | P06 #7 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLC #2005 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #62 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | STA #62 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #372 | Foil | — | — | — |
Lightning Helix Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Lightning Helix Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
28 printings
Lightning Helix has been reprinted 28 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKM #426 | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Inverted | — | — | — |
| MKM #218 | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| MKM #218 | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| MKM #426 | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Inverted | — | — | — |
| RVR #197 | 2024-01-12 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| RVR #197 | 2024-01-12 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| RVR #372 | 2024-01-12 | Uncommon | Alt Art | — | — | — |
| RVR #372 | 2024-01-12 | Uncommon | Alt Art | — | — | — |
| SLC #2005 | 2022-11-01 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — |
| SLC #2005 | 2022-11-01 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — |
MKM #426 
SLC #2005 Showing the 10 most recent of 28 printings.
Lightning Helix in Commander
Lightning Helix is the #3,608 most-played card on EDHREC.
Lightning Helix FAQ
How much is Lightning Helix worth?
Lightning Helix is worth about $0.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.26 — 28 reprints keep supply plentiful.