Magic: The Gathering

Helm of Chatzuk

Fifth Edition 376 • rare

Set: Fifth Edition
Collector number: 376
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Mark Tedin
Market price: $0.53

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What it's worth

$0.53market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.53 – $0.58 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare artifact, the Helm of Chatzuk represents a distinctive addition to any collection of cards from the Fifth Edition set. The intricate artwork by Mark Tedin frames this piece as a notable highlight for those who appreciate the aesthetic history of the series.

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What it does

1 generic mana, tap: Target creature gains banding until end of turn. (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding a player controls are blocking or being blocked by a creature, that player divides that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Helm of Chatzuk was first printed in the Fifth Edition core set of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, released in 1997. It was originally introduced as a reprint from earlier expansions, serving as a rare artifact that granted the 'bands' ability to creatures, a mechanic centered on complex group combat that Wizards of the Coast eventually retired due to its high level of rules ambiguity.

The card features artwork by Mark Tedin, one of the most prolific and iconic early contributors to the game’s aesthetic. Tedin’s illustration depicts the titular, formidable headgear with a sense of ancient, arcane weight, aligning with the dark fantasy tone established during the game's formative years. While the card is often cited by long-time players for its nostalgic value, it is rarely seen in competitive play due to the technical limitations of its unique banding effect.

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Other printings

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About

About Helm of Chatzuk

Helm of Chatzuk is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Fifth Edition 376 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. 1 collector on collecto.rs publicly track this card.

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