SHM #166
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Helm of the Ghastlord
Enchantment · AuraEnchant
TCGplayer market · SHM #166 nonfoil
$7.63 +6.1% +$0.44, 7 days
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −38.1%
- EDHREC rank
- #5,126 Up 70 in 30 days
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Helm of the Ghastlord Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.63, up 6.1% over 7 days, down 38.1% over 30 days, down 36.2% over 90 days.
Helm of the Ghastlord Price History
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Helm of the Ghastlord in Sealed Products
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Helm of the Ghastlord Printings & Prices
Helm of the Ghastlord has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
PLST #SHM-166
Sell Helm of the Ghastlord: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
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| CoolStuffInc | SHM #166 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SHM #166 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SHM #166 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #166 | Nonfoil |
Helm of the Ghastlord Rules Text & Legality
Helm of the Ghastlord
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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PauperLegal
- Pauper CommanderLegal
- PreDHLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
Helm of the Ghastlord Rulings
- 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
Helm of the Ghastlord has been reprinted 2 times.
- May 2, 2008ShadowmoorSHM #166
- May 2, 2008Shadowmoor · foilSHM #166
Helm of the Ghastlord in Commander
Helm of the Ghastlord is the #5,126 most-played card on EDHREC, up 70 places over the last 30 days.
#5,126
EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 70 in 30 days
across all Commander decks Up 70 in 30 days
Helm of the Ghastlord FAQ
How much is Helm of the Ghastlord worth?
Helm of the Ghastlord is worth about $7.63 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 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 $7.63 price because supply is limited to two printings.
What can I play instead of Helm of the Ghastlord?
Cards that fill a similar role include Curiosity, Ophidian Eye, Combat Research.
