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Helm of the Ghastlord

2 printings listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Helm of the Ghastlord, The List printing

The List PLST · No. SHM-166 2026-10-19

Card text

Enchantment — Aura

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."

Keywords: Enchant

EDHREC rank #5142 Common Not on the Reserved List

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Standard ∅ Not legal

Pioneer ∅ Not legal

Modern ✓ Legal

Legacy ✓ Legal

Vintage ✓ Legal

Pauper ✓ Legal

Commander ✓ Legal

Oathbreaker ✓ Legal

Brawl ∅ Not legal

Historic ∅ Not legal

Timeless ∅ Not legal

Alchemy ∅ Not legal

Explorer ∅ Not legal

Gladiator ∅ Not legal

Penny ∅ Not legal

Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

3 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

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.

2008-05-01 · Wizards of the Coast

If the enchanted creature is both of the listed colors, it will get both bonuses.

2008-05-01 · Wizards of the Coast

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.

2008-05-01 · Wizards of the Coast