Helm of Possession
TMPTempest/#291/1997Rare◆ Graded data
MV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$7.99
Cardmarket€3.52
ManaPool$3.60
TCGplayer$4.92
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$4.00
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.15 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $7.99High $7.99Low $6.99▲ 14.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$4.92TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 1.2%30d▲ 1.2%90d▼ 2.6%
90d high
$5.08
90d low
$4.85
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$4.92
Tempest
- Up 1.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 3% below its 90 day high of $5.08.
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Graded market
Graded card prices
Graded prices are market estimates for professionally graded copies of this exact printing where sufficient market data is available.
Additional graded market
AnyGrade 7
$5.30
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
You may choose not to untap this artifact during your untap step.
, , Sacrifice a creature: Gain control of target creature for as long as you control this artifact and this artifact remains tapped.
Card capabilities
ArtifactSacrifice outlet
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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Shares Artifact, Sacrifice outletSame colour identity
Shares Artifact, Sacrifice outletSame colour identity
Shares Artifact, Sacrifice outletSame colour identity
Shares Artifact, Sacrifice outletSame colour identity
Shares Artifact, Sacrifice outletSame colour identity
Shares Artifact, Sacrifice outletSame colour identity
About this card
Helm of Possession
Helm of Possession is an Artifact, with mana cost {4} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $4.92 (up 1.2% over 30 days).
This exact printing has graded market data available further up the page. Graded prices reflect professionally slabbed copies; missing (grader, grade) combinations do not appear.
Frequently asked
Helm of Possession FAQ
How much is Helm of Possession worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Helm of Possession is $4.92. It is up 1.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $4.85 to $5.08.
What is the cheapest printing of Helm of Possession?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Tempest at $4.92 on TCGplayer.
What set was Helm of Possession first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TMP #291, released 1997-10-14.
Is Helm of Possession legal in Commander?
Yes, Helm of Possession is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Helm of Possession legal in Modern?
Helm of Possession is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Helm of Possession legal in Standard?
Helm of Possession is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Helm of Possession do?
Helm of Possession is an Artifact with mana cost {4}. Its Oracle text reads: "You may choose not to untap this artifact during your untap step. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: Gain control of target creature for as long as you control this artifact and this artifact remains tapped.".