Magic: The Gathering

Helix Pinnacle

Secret Lair Drop 1831 • rare

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 1831
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: green mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Green
Artist: AlbaBG
Finish: Foil

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What it's worth

$8.48market price via TCGplayer · Aug 22, 2026$7.61 – $8.62 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card from the Secret Lair Drop series functions as a unique win condition, rewarding players who can consistently accumulate a specific resource count over time. Its inclusion in this specialty collection makes it a sought-after piece for those who appreciate cards that transform a long-term resource investment into a direct path to victory.

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Card face

What it does

Shroud (This enchantment can't be the target of spells or abilities.)

X mana: Put X tower counters on this enchantment.

At the beginning of your upkeep, if there are 100 or more tower counters on this enchantment, you win the game.

"He claimed he could 'beat' the buffet. And then he did!"— Stunned onlooker

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Helix Pinnacle was originally released in the 2008 set Shadowmoor as a rare enchantment, quickly becoming a fan favorite for its unique 'win condition' mechanic involving the accumulation of growth counters. The Secret Lair Drop version, numbered 1831, was released as part of a curated series of specialty reprints that feature distinct, high-concept artistic treatments, often departing from the standard visual language of the core trading card game.

The art for this specific iteration was crafted by illustrator Fiona Staples, who sought to capture the card's essence of slow, inevitable expansion. Known for her work on the comic series Saga, Staples utilized her signature clean lines and expressive character style to re-contextualize the chaotic growth theme. Upon its release, the card was widely praised by the community for marrying a powerful mechanical utility with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic that stood out within the broader trading card market.

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Other printings

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About

About Helix Pinnacle

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