Helm of the Ghastlord (SHM #166)
Helm of the Ghastlord is a common printing from Shadowmoor (SHM #166), a Enchantment — Aura. Illustrated by Franz Vohwinkel.
Card text
Enchant creature
As long as enchanted creature is blue, it gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, draw a card."
As long as enchanted creature is black, it gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, that player discards a card."
Details
| Mana cost | {3}{U/B} |
|---|---|
| Type | Enchantment — Aura |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Shadowmoor (SHM) |
| Collector number | 166 |
| Artist | Franz Vohwinkel |
| Released | 2008-05-02 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $11.48, foil $96.32 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Buy Helm of the Ghastlord on TCGplayer
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
Keep exploring
Search the MTGBrew card database for more cards, or build a deck with the AI Deck Builder.
Rulings
- May 1, 2008 — If the enchanted creature is both of the listed colors, it will get both bonuses.
- May 1, 2008 — With regards to the two triggered abilities that Helm of the Ghastlord grants to the enchanted creature, the point when damage is actually dealt is the only time it matters what color the creature is. If the creature is blue or black at that time, the appropriate ability or abilities will trigger. They’ll resolve even if the creature changes color or loses its Aura.
- May 1, 2008 — The two abilities trigger when the enchanted creature deals damage to an opponent of the creature’s controller, not when it deals damage to an opponent of the Helm’s controller. They trigger from any damage, not just combat damage.
Other printings of Helm of the Ghastlord
Every MTGBrew page for another printing of Helm of the Ghastlord:
More cards from Shadowmoor
Other cards in Shadowmoor on MTGBrew: