Manaform Hellkite
Manaform Hellkite Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Manaform Hellkite is $0.28 (SOC #248), and the most expensive is $6.55 (DBL #437, Inverted, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.28, up 12.0% over 7 days, up 12.0% over 30 days, down 6.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.90 (2024).
Manaform Hellkite Printings & Prices
Manaform Hellkite has 7 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including inverted, promo pack, prerelease and extended art treatments.
Sell Manaform Hellkite: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $10.00 cash for DBL #437 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DBL #437 | Foil | $10.00 | $19.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PVOW #170s | Foil | $5.00 | $8.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | PVOW #170p | Foil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | VOW #380 | Foil | $1.60 | $3.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PVOW #170p | Nonfoil | $1.40 | $2.79 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | VOW #380 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | VOW #170 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | DBL #437 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | VOW #380 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | $2.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | VOW #170 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
Manaform Hellkite Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, create an X/X red Dragon Illusion creature token with flying and haste, where X is the amount of mana spent to cast that spell. Exile that token at the beginning of the next end step.
Manaform Hellkite is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Manaform Hellkite Rulings
- Nov 19, 2021 Manaform Hellkite's triggered ability looks at the mana that was actually spent to cast the spell, which may be different than the mana cost of that spell. For example, if you cast a noncreature spell without paying its mana cost, this ability creates a 0/0 Dragon Illusion token. In most cases, such a creature would immediately be put into your graveyard.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Manaform Hellkite has been reprinted 12 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander reprint cut the price 85% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #248 | 2026-04-24 | Mythic | Standard | $0.71 | $0.71 | $0.34 | $0.23 |
| SOC #248 | 2026-04-24 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TDC #224 | 2025-04-11 | Mythic | Standard | $2.53 | $0.97 | $0.39 | $0.31 |
| DBL #437 | 2022-01-28 | Mythic | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
| DBL #437 | 2022-01-28 | Mythic | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
| VOW #380 | 2021-11-19 | Mythic | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
| VOW #380 | 2021-11-19 | Mythic | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
| PVOW #170p | 2021-11-19 | Mythic | Promo Pack | — | — | — | — |
| PVOW #170p | 2021-11-19 | Mythic | Promo Pack | — | — | — | — |
| VOW #170 | 2021-11-19 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SOC #248 
TDC #224 
DBL #437 
VOW #380 
PVOW #170p Showing the 10 most recent of 12 printings.
Manaform Hellkite in Commander
Manaform Hellkite is the #5,533 most-played card on EDHREC, up 109 places over the last 30 days.
Manaform Hellkite FAQ
How much is Manaform Hellkite worth?
Manaform Hellkite is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.28 to $6.55 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Manaform Hellkite legal in Commander?
Yes — Manaform Hellkite is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Manaform Hellkite been reprinted?
Yes — Manaform Hellkite has been reprinted 12 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Manaform Hellkite cheap?
Manaform Hellkite trades at about $0.28 — 12 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,533 on EDHREC).