Imperial Hellkite
Imperial Hellkite Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Imperial Hellkite is $0.20 (ARC #42), and the most expensive is $20.00 (LGN #103, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.20, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 5.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.23 (2026).
Imperial Hellkite Printings & Prices
Imperial Hellkite has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Imperial Hellkite: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $10.00 cash for LGN #103 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LGN #103 | Foil | $10.00 | $19.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | LGN #103 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LGN #103 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.59 | 86% |
| Card Kingdom | ARC #42 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.59 | 86% |
| Card Kingdom | MKC #155 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Imperial Hellkite Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Morph {6}{R}{R} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)
When this creature is turned face up, you may search your library for a Dragon card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Imperial Hellkite is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Imperial Hellkite Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The trigger occurs when you use the Morph ability to turn the card face up, or when an effect turns it face up. It will not trigger on being revealed or on leaving the battlefield.
- Oct 4, 2004 You do not have to find a Dragon card if you do not want to, even if you have one in your library.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Imperial Hellkite has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC #155 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Standard | $0.18 | $0.07 | $0.11 |
| ARC #42 | 2010-06-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| LGN #103 | 2003-02-03 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| LGN #103 | 2003-02-03 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
MKC #155 
ARC #42 
LGN #103 Imperial Hellkite in Commander
Imperial Hellkite is the #18,338 most-played card on EDHREC, down 234 places over the last 30 days.
Imperial Hellkite FAQ
How much is Imperial Hellkite worth?
Imperial Hellkite is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.20 to $20.00 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Imperial Hellkite legal in Commander?
Yes — Imperial Hellkite is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Imperial Hellkite been reprinted?
Yes — Imperial Hellkite has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Imperial Hellkite cheap?
Imperial Hellkite trades at about $0.20 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,338 on EDHREC).