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Lightning Helix

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Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas, 2011 · #23

Lightning Helix's Near Mint price is down 3.0% ($0.01) over the past 30 days.

7h ago· Updated Nov 3, 2026

Card Details

TypeInstant

Mana CostRW

ArtistRaymond Swanland

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

"Rage is not the answer. Rage followed by fitting vengeance is the answer." —Ajani

Format Legality

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inkwell Fair Value™?· NM

$0.32

moderate

+0.0% 24h+0.0% 7d

$0.29

$0.32

Condition?

NMLPMPHPDMG

16 printings — select edition

Magic Player Rewar…$12.40▲up 2.6%Ravnica: City of G…$1.21▲up 6.1%Secret Lair Countd…$1.09▼down 0.9%

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Confidencehigh

Prices as ofNov 3

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Cheapest printing$0.24

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Lightning Helix$0.32+0.0%

Why This Price

inkwell Estimate

Fair Value$0.32

Movement

7D Change+0.0% (+$0.00)

30D Change-3.0% (-$0.01)

Freshness

Prices as ofNov 3

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16 Printings

PriceDate

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$1.09-0.9%

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$12.40+2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions▸

How much is Lightning Helix worth?

The current Near Mint price for Lightning Helix from Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.32. The price has been stable over the past 7 days.

What set is Lightning Helix from?

Lightning Helix is from the Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas set, released September 2011. It is a uncommon in Magic: The Gathering.

What rarity is Lightning Helix?

Lightning Helix is a uncommon card from Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas in Magic: The Gathering.

How has the price of Lightning Helix changed over the past 30 days?

Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Lightning Helix has fallen 3.0% ($0.01) to $0.32.

How many printings of Lightning Helix exist?

Lightning Helix has 16 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $0.24 from Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning.