Retraction Helix
The List A25-71 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- A25-71
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Phill Simmer
- Market price
- $0.45
What it does
Until end of turn, target creature gains "tap: Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand."
Where the geometries of the world collapse, a master of the aether can harvest power beyond comprehending.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Retraction Helix was originally released in the 2014 Magic: The Gathering set Born of the Gods. It was designed as an uncommon instant card that allowed players to return a permanent to its owner's hand, reflecting the set's mechanical focus on the interactions between creatures and spells. The illustration, created by artist Mathias Kollros, depicts a swirling vortex of energy intended to convey the disruptive, tactical nature of the spell within the game's fantasy aesthetic.
The version from 'The List'—a curated selection of cards that appear periodically in Set Boosters—features the card as it appeared in the Masters 25 set, marked by the A25 expansion symbol. This inclusion serves as a way for Wizards of the Coast to reintroduce older, thematic cards to new players, maintaining the card's history while providing it with updated distribution. While not a centerpiece of competitive play, it remains a recognized utility spell known for its ability to generate significant value in specific board state synergies.
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