Helm of the Ghastlord
PLSTThe List/#SHM-166/2026CommonReprint
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Cardmarket€3.60
ManaPool$9.26
Paper retail history (USD)
2 providers
Latest $9.26High $10.42Low $5.02▼ 11.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$7.63TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-11
7d▼ 0.7%30d▼ 41.0%90d▼ 24.6%
90d high
$17.58
90d low
$7.16
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$7.63
Shadowmoor
- Down 41.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 57% below its 90 day high of $17.58.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1117% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
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."
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (3)
wotc1 May 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.
wotc1 May 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.
wotc1 May 2008
If the enchanted creature is both of the listed colors, it will get both bonuses.
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About this card
Helm of the Ghastlord
Helm of the Ghastlord is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {3}{U/B} (mana value 4). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $7.63 (down 41.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Helm of the Ghastlord FAQ
How much is Helm of the Ghastlord worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Helm of the Ghastlord is $7.63. It is down 41.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $7.16 to $17.58.
What is the cheapest printing of Helm of the Ghastlord?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Shadowmoor at $7.63 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Helm of the Ghastlord are there?
Helm of the Ghastlord has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Helm of the Ghastlord first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SHM #166, released 2008-05-02.
What is the newest printing of Helm of the Ghastlord?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #SHM-166, released 2026-10-19.
Is there a foil version of Helm of the Ghastlord?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $92.82 versus $7.63 for nonfoil, which is 1117% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Helm of the Ghastlord legal in Commander?
Yes, Helm of the Ghastlord is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Helm of the Ghastlord legal in Modern?
Yes, Helm of the Ghastlord is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.