Lightning Helix (Retro Frame) (Ravnica Remastered) Near Mint

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Lightning Helix is a compact tool that does two exact things a deck needs: remove a small threat and recover life. Lightning Helix deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life. In midrange and control shells that lean into burn and tempo, the card buys you an efficient removal spell and a buffer against aggressive starts. The Retro Frame treatment gives the classic text and art a tidy presentation that fits cleanly into sideboards and Commander suites alike.

Use Lightning Helix as disruption against creatures that would otherwise stick or as spot removal to clear planeswalkers and combo pieces. It plays well in decks that trade incremental value and in decks that want flexible answers on the stack rather than locked in commitments. The wording on the printed card is straightforward and familiar, which means you can resolve and line up targets without extra ruling overhead during tight turns.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost — {R}{W}
• Card Type — Instant
• Subtypes —
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) — Lightning Helix deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.