Magic: The Gathering · Strixhaven: Mystical Archive

Lightning Helix

French name: Hélice d'éclairs (Foil Etched)

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Lightning Helix (Foil Etched) (Strixhaven: Mystical Archive 62) has a market price of US$2.29 as of Nov 9, 2026.

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Market price

FoilUS$2.29Low US$1.35

As of Nov 9, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.

Card details

Type: Instant
Mana cost: {R}{W}
Artist: Minttu Hynninen

Card text

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

Flavour text

"Mages in the Blood Age would call down actual thunderstorms on their enemies. I bet we can replicate their technique." -Dradiel, Lorehold mage-student

About this card

Lightning Helix (Foil Etched) is card 62 in Strixhaven: Mystical Archive, a Magic: The Gathering set released Apr 23, 2021. Rarity: Rare. Finishes: Foil. Illustrated by Minttu Hynninen. Reference market price on Nov 9, 2026: US$2.29. Over the last 30 days, the Foil price went down 0.4%. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.