Helm of the Ghastlord
Shadowmoor 166 • common
- Set
- Shadowmoor
- Collector number
- 166
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana or black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Franz Vohwinkel
- Market price
- $12.77
What it does
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."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Helm of the Ghastlord was introduced in the 2008 Magic: The Gathering set Shadowmoor, a block defined by its gothic, eerie aesthetic and emphasis on hybrid mana symbols. As an equipment card providing both power boosts and life-link abilities, it was designed to synergize specifically with black and blue creature themes, reflecting the set's focus on unconventional color pairings and unsettling folklore.
The card’s striking illustration was crafted by artist Nils Hamm, whose work is renowned for its ethereal, painterly quality. Hamm aimed to capture a sense of otherworldly dread, depicting a helm that feels both ancient and cursed. Upon its release, the card became a popular inclusion in casual Commander decks, valued for its ability to grant persistent control and lifegain advantages in long-form play.
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