Zurgo Helmsmasher
Zurgo Helmsmasher Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Zurgo Helmsmasher is $0.55 (KTK #214), and the most expensive is $53.36 (SLD #1028, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $49.24, up 8852.7% over 7 days, up 5.9% over 30 days, up 9554.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $49.24 (2026).
Zurgo Helmsmasher Printings & Prices
Zurgo Helmsmasher has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and prerelease treatments.
Sell Zurgo Helmsmasher: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $36.00 cash for SLD #1028; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1028 | Nonfoil | $36.00 | $59.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1028 | Foil | $35.00 | $57.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1028 | Foil | $27.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1028 | Nonfoil | $26.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PKTK #214s | Foil | $4.30 | $8.49 | 49% |
| Card Kingdom | KTK #214 | Foil | $0.75 | $2.49 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | KTK #214 | Foil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDN #1 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | KTK #214 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
Zurgo Helmsmasher Rules Text & Legality
Haste
Zurgo attacks each combat if able.
During your turn, Zurgo has indestructible.
Whenever a creature dealt damage by Zurgo this turn dies, put a +1/+1 counter on Zurgo.
Zurgo Helmsmasher is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Zurgo Helmsmasher Rulings
- Sep 20, 2014 Each time a creature dies, check whether Zurgo had dealt any damage to it at any time during that turn. If so, Zurgo's ability will trigger. It doesn't matter who controlled the creature or whose graveyard it went to.
- Sep 20, 2014 If Zurgo enters the battlefield before the combat phase, it will attack that turn if able. If it enters the battlefield after combat, it won't attack that turn and will usually be available to block on the following turn.
- Sep 20, 2014 If, during your declare attackers step, Zurgo is tapped or is affected by a spell or ability that says it can't attack, then it doesn't attack. If there's a cost associated with having Zurgo attack, you aren't forced to pay that cost, so it doesn't have to attack in that case either.
- Sep 20, 2014 You still choose which player or planeswalker Zurgo Helmsmasher attacks.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Zurgo Helmsmasher has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #1028 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
| SLD #1028 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
| PKTK #214s | 2014-09-26 | Mythic | Prerelease |
| KTK #214 | 2014-09-26 | Mythic | Standard |
| KTK #214 | 2014-09-26 | Mythic | Standard |
| DDN #1 | 2014-09-05 | Mythic | Standard |
SLD #1028 
PKTK #214s 
KTK #214 
DDN #1 Zurgo Helmsmasher in Commander
Zurgo Helmsmasher is the #10,477 most-played card on EDHREC, down 80 places over the last 30 days.
Zurgo Helmsmasher FAQ
How much is Zurgo Helmsmasher worth?
Zurgo Helmsmasher is worth about $49.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.55 to $53.36 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Zurgo Helmsmasher legal in Commander?
Yes — Zurgo Helmsmasher is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Zurgo Helmsmasher been reprinted?
Yes — Zurgo Helmsmasher has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Zurgo Helmsmasher expensive?
Zurgo Helmsmasher holds a $49.24 price because even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.