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Helm of the Ghastlord
ENCHANTMENT — AURA Common
Shadowmoor EDHREC #5,223
$13.81
-10.6%
7 days
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Helm of the Ghastlord Price Summary
Helm of the Ghastlord's current headline price is $13.81.
Helm of the Ghastlord Printings & Prices
2 printings
Helm of the Ghastlord has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Helm of the Ghastlord: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SHM #166 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #166 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #166 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Helm of the Ghastlord Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Enchant creature
As long as enchanted creature is blue, it gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, draw a card."
As long as enchanted creature is black, it gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, that player discards a card."
Helm of the Ghastlord is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
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Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Helm of the Ghastlord Rulings
3 most recent
- May 1, 2008 If the enchanted creature is both of the listed colors, it will get both bonuses.
- May 1, 2008 The two abilities trigger when the enchanted creature deals damage to an opponent of the creature’s controller, not when it deals damage to an opponent of the Helm’s controller. They trigger from any damage, not just combat damage.
- May 1, 2008 With regards to the two triggered abilities that Helm of the Ghastlord grants to the enchanted creature, the point when damage is actually dealt is the only time it matters what color the creature is. If the creature is blue or black at that time, the appropriate ability or abilities will trigger. They’ll resolve even if the creature changes color or loses its Aura.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Helm of the Ghastlord has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHM #166 | 2008-05-02 | Common | Standard |
| SHM #166 | 2008-05-02 | Common | Standard |
Helm of the Ghastlord in Commander
Helm of the Ghastlord is the #5,223 most-played card on EDHREC, up 271 places over the last 30 days.
Helm of the Ghastlord FAQ
How much is Helm of the Ghastlord worth?
Helm of the Ghastlord is worth about $13.81 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Helm of the Ghastlord legal in Commander?
Yes — Helm of the Ghastlord is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Helm of the Ghastlord been reprinted?
Yes — Helm of the Ghastlord has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Helm of the Ghastlord expensive?
Helm of the Ghastlord holds a $13.81 price because supply is limited to two printings.