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Helm of Obedience
Magic: The Gathering | Alliances - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | R |
| Number | 163 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Alliances |
| Type | Artifact |
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Format Legality
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About Helm of Obedience
Helm of Obedience from Alliances is currently available from around $15.08. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Artifact
Mana Cost
Mana Value 4Card Text
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: Target opponent mills a card, then repeats this process until a creature card or X cards have been put into their graveyard this way, whichever comes first. If one or more creature cards were put into that graveyard this way, sacrifice this artifact and put one of them onto the battlefield under your control. X can't be 0.
Keywords
Mill
Card Facts
Expansion
Alliances
Current Floor
$15.08
Rarity
rare
Artist
Brian Snõddy
Released
June 1996
EDHREC Rank
#12,683
Reserved List Card
Wizards of the Coast has committed not to reprint this card in tournament-legal form, which can materially affect scarcity and collector demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Helm of Obedience worth?
Helm of Obedience is currently shown on Card Synced from about $15.08 for Alliances. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Helm of Obedience currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Helm of Obedience legal in Commander?
Helm of Obedience is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Helm of Obedience legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Helm of Obedience on the Reserved List?
Yes. Helm of Obedience is on the Reserved List, which means Wizards of the Coast has committed not to reprint it in tournament-legal form. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Helm of Obedience in-game text?
In game, Helm of Obedience is a Artifact with text that starts: "{X}, {T}: Target opponent mills a card, then repeats this process until a creature card or X cards have been put into their graveyard this way, whichever comes first. If one or more creature cards were put into that graveyard this way, sacrifice this artifact and put one of them onto the battlefield under your control. X can't be 0.".
How popular is Helm of Obedience in Commander decks?
Helm of Obedience ranks #12,683 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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