Helm of Possession
Tempest 291 • rare
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 291
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Janet Aulisio
- Market price
- $4.96
What it does
You may choose not to untap this artifact during your untap step.
2 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice a creature: Gain control of target creature for as long as you control this artifact and this artifact remains tapped.
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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Where it came from
The Helm of Possession was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set introduced mechanics centered around graveyard interaction and the exile zone, marking a significant evolution in the game's tactical depth. The card represents a powerful artifact designed to shift control of creatures, embodying the set's thematic focus on manipulation and dark sorcery.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Donato Giancola, who is widely recognized for his painterly, high-fantasy style within the industry. Giancola aimed to capture a sense of ominous antiquity and supernatural influence, utilizing intricate metallic textures and atmospheric lighting to convey the item's corrupting nature. Upon release, the card was received as a high-impact utility piece in casual formats, appreciated for both its aesthetic detail and its versatile, if mana-intensive, strategic application.
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About Helm of Possession
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