Helm of the Ghastlord
~$12.18 low · ~$96.32 high
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Multicolor. Enchantment — Aura
Shadowmoor #166 · Illustrated by Franz Vohwinkel
Shadowmoor #166 · Illustrated by Franz VohwinkelWhat is Helm of the Ghastlord worth?
1 printing not yet released. Preorder prices are preview data and will change. Releases October 19, 2026.
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Oracle text
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."
Format legality
All 2 printings of Helm of the Ghastlord
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #SHM-166· 2026Preordercommon | common | — | No foil printing | — | |
 Shadowmoor shm #166· 2008common· Cardmarket €3.92 · €21.37 foil | common | $12.18 | $96.32 | €3.92€21.37 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2008
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #5,177 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Enchant
- Artist
- Franz Vohwinkel
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Shadowmoor card (#166).
166
- 166Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (3)
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
If the enchanted creature is both of the listed colors, it will get both bonuses.
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.
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