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Lightning Helix | MTG Deck Rec

Lightning Helix

Lightning Helix

Instant

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

Legal in Commander
About $0.24

What it does

burn any
drain creature
drain life
spot removal

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Art from Lightning Helix by Eli Minaya

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