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Retraction Helix Born of the Gods MTG card
BNG #49 · Art by Phill Simmer
BNG set symbol, CommonBorn of the Gods#49Common

Retraction Helix

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$0.22 +22.2% +$0.04, 7 days
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#4,163 Down 5 in 30 days
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Retraction Helix Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.22, up 22.2% over 7 days, up 22.2% over 30 days, down 42.1% over 90 days.

Retraction Helix Price History

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Retraction Helix Printings & Prices

Retraction Helix has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

BNG set symbol, CommonBNG #49
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A25 set symbol, CommonA25 #71
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Retraction Helix Rules Text & Legality

Retraction Helix

Until end of turn, target creature gains "{T}: Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand."

Where the geometries of the world collapse, a master of the aether can harvest power beyond comprehending.

Retraction Helix is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Retraction Helix has been reprinted 5 times.

  • Feb 7, 2014BNG set symbol, CommonBorn of the GodsBNG #49
  • Feb 7, 2014BNG set symbol, CommonBorn of the Gods · foilBNG #49
  • Mar 16, 2018A25 set symbol, CommonMasters 25A25 #71
  • Mar 16, 2018A25 set symbol, CommonMasters 25 · foilA25 #71
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #A25-71

Retraction Helix in Commander

Retraction Helix is the #4,163 most-played card on EDHREC, down 5 places over the last 30 days.

#4,163 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 5 in 30 days

Retraction Helix FAQ

How much is Retraction Helix worth?

Retraction Helix is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Retraction Helix legal in Commander?

Yes. Retraction Helix is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Retraction Helix been reprinted?

Yes. Retraction Helix has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Retraction Helix cheap?

Retraction Helix trades at about $0.22; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.