Lightning Helix first appeared in Magic: The Gathering's Ravnica: City of Guilds set in 2005, a red-white instant that became a staple of Boros burn decks for dealing three damage while gaining three life. Digital versions of the game gave the card its crackling cast sound, and players began ripping the clip for edits, highlight reels and meme formats about ending games with a single bolt. Because the card stayed legal and beloved across formats for years, the sound still reads instantly to Magic players as the feeling of closing out a game.