Magic: The Gathering

Steel Hellkite

Murders at Karlov Manor Commander 239 • rare

Set: Murders at Karlov Manor Commander
Collector number: 239
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 6 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: James Paick
Market price: $0.37

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$0.37market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.33 – $0.39 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare creature card holds its place in a collection as a notable example of functional design. As a rare item, it is prized by those who value both the specific mechanical utility it brings to the table and the distinct aesthetic contribution of its artist.

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What it does

Flying

2 generic mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

X mana: Destroy each nonland permanent with mana value X whose controller was dealt combat damage by this creature this turn. Activate only once each turn.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Steel Hellkite is a classic Magic: The Gathering creature that first appeared in the Scars of Mirrodin set in 2010. It represents the influence of Phyrexian corruption on the metallic world of Mirrodin, designed as a powerful dragon that reflects the set's focus on artifact interactions and board control. Its ability to scale in power based on the mana spent allows it to destroy nonland permanents with a mana value equal to that damage, making it a staple utility card in many commander decks.

This specific iteration is a reprint featured in the Murders at Karlov Manor Commander set, released in 2024. The illustration is credited to James Paick, an artist known for his cinematic and atmospheric work within the game. Paick maintains the formidable aesthetic of the original design while integrating it into the modern visual standards of the franchise, emphasizing the dragon's imposing, industrial form as it looms over the landscape.

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