Retraction Helix
BNGBorn of the Gods/#49/2014Common
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.25
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.20
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.49Low $0.35▼ 28.6%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 11.1%30d▲ 11.1%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.27
90d low
$0.16
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.20
Born of the Gods
- Up 11.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 26% below its 90 day high of $0.27.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (3 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 4510% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Until end of turn, target creature gains ": Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand."
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Retraction Helix
Retraction Helix is an Instant, with mana cost {U} (mana value 1). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (up 11.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Retraction Helix FAQ
How much is Retraction Helix worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Retraction Helix is $0.20. It is up 11.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.16 to $0.27.
What is the cheapest printing of Retraction Helix?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Born of the Gods at $0.20 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Retraction Helix?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from The List at $0.45 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Retraction Helix are there?
Retraction Helix has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Retraction Helix first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from BNG #49, released 2014-02-07.
What is the newest printing of Retraction Helix?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #A25-71, released 2019-11-07.
Is there a foil version of Retraction Helix?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $9.22 versus $0.20 for nonfoil, which is 4510% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Retraction Helix legal in Commander?
Yes, Retraction Helix is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.