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: $0.36

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Market

What it's worth

$0.36market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.30 – $0.39 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card is a powerful addition to a collection, offering a unique combat-triggered ability that allows a player to destroy nonland permanents based on the amount of mana spent. Its presence on the battlefield demands immediate attention from opponents, making it a highly tactical choice for those looking to control the board state.

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Card face

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

Steel Hellkite was originally introduced in the Scars of Mirrodin expansion in 2010, designed as a powerful, colorless dragon artifact that offers players a versatile board-clearing utility. The creature was conceived during a period in Magic: The Gathering history where the game focused heavily on metallic, artifact-driven themes, reflecting the narrative of a world being overtaken by the Phyrexians.

This specific iteration of the card is from the Murders at Karlov Manor Commander set, released in 2024. The artwork for this version retains the imposing aesthetic established by the original, emphasizing the card's role as a mechanical predator. It is a staple in the Commander format, favored by players for its ability to destroy non-land permanents based on their mana cost, providing a tactical answer to various threats on the battlefield.

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About

About Steel Hellkite

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