Steel Hellkite
Commander 2018 224 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2018
- Collector number
- 224
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- James Paick
- Market price
- $0.31
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Steel Hellkite was originally introduced in the 2010 Scars of Mirrodin expansion, representing the aggressive, artifact-heavy nature of the plane's metallic aesthetic. It was designed as a powerful flying threat that rewards players for connecting with their opponent, allowing them to destroy nonland permanents with a mana cost equal to the combat damage dealt. This specific version was featured in the Commander 2018 set, serving as a staple inclusion for artifact-themed decks due to its versatility and ability to scale its effectiveness throughout a game.
The artwork for this printing was provided by James Paick, a concept artist known for his contributions to the Magic: The Gathering universe. Paick’s illustration focuses on the imposing, mechanical silhouette of the dragon, emphasizing its jagged armor and the glowing, furnace-like energy core that defines its connection to the Phyrexian influence within the game's lore. The piece was well-received by the player community for its clean, readable composition and its successful capture of the intimidating, metallic essence inherent to the creature's design.
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