Zap and Mend
Lightning Helix is a compact tool for decisive plays. The instant deals 3 damage to any target and returns 3 life to you, which makes Lightning Helix equally at home removing a key blocker or swinging a race back into your favor. As part of Ravnica Remastered this printing keeps the classic Boros pairing of direct damage and stabilization, so the card reads predictably during tight turns and late game skirmishes.
Players who know how to sequence spells will use Lightning Helix to clear creatures before attacks and to buy extra turns by offsetting burn and life swing. The card name recalls Boros mage priests who balance righteous force with practical care. In constructed lists it fits cleanly into aggro, midrange and control shells where a single efficient instant can change a combat math or save a planeswalker.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {R}{W}
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Card Type – Instant
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Lightning Helix deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.
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