Magic: The Gathering

Helm of the Host

The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts 82z • mythic

Set: The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts
Collector number: 82z
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Igor Kieryluk
Finish: Foil

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$637.00market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$76.18 – $637.00 over the tracked period

$637.00Aug 7, 2026

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Why it matters

Helm of the Host is a sought-after piece from The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts set, prized for its unique ability to create non-legendary token copies of equipped creatures. Its inclusion in this set features a nostalgic "retro frame" aesthetic that pays homage to the original design language of early Magic: The Gathering cards, making it a favorite for players who value both mechanical utility and classic visual style.

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What it does

At the beginning of combat on your turn, create a token that's a copy of equipped creature, except the token isn't legendary. That token gains haste.

Equip 5 generic mana

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Provenance

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Helm of the Host was originally introduced in the 2018 Dominaria set, designed to represent a powerful piece of legendary equipment that allows a player to create non-legendary token copies of equipped creatures. The design goal was to provide a high-impact, splashy artifact that rewards players for committing significant mana to its casting and equip costs, effectively turning any creature into an engine for board state expansion.

The version from The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts set, numbered 82z, features a distinct aesthetic treatment consistent with the broader retro frame series. Artist Igor Kieryluk rendered the helm with an imposing, gothic-industrial style that echoes the aesthetic of the Brother's War narrative, emphasizing the artifact's role as a relic of ancient artifice. Upon its inclusion in the Retro Artifacts series, it was received as a sought-after staple for Commander players, valued for both its mechanical utility and its nostalgic, throwback visual presentation.

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