Steel Hellkite
Starter Commander Decks 278 • rare
- Set
- Starter Commander Decks
- Collector number
- 278
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jaime Jones
- Market price
- $0.26
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
Steel Hellkite was originally introduced in the 2010 Scars of Mirrodin expansion, reflecting the set's central theme of a metallic, artificial world overtaken by the corruption of Phryexian oil. As a Dragon Engine, the card captures the aesthetic of mechanical monstrosities that defined the plane's lore, serving as a powerful, versatile offensive threat capable of destroying non-land permanents based on their mana cost.
The artwork for this specific printing, illustrated by Jaime Jones, emphasizes the creature's formidable, jagged design and industrial scale. Jones utilized sharp lines and cold, metallic lighting to evoke a sense of imposing danger. Since its debut, the card has become a staple in Commander formats for its board-clearing utility, leading to its inclusion in the 2022 Starter Commander Decks, which provided a more accessible gateway for players to utilize such iconic, high-impact creatures.
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