Quick Answer

Helm of Awakening is a rare Artifact from DMR (DMR) costing {2}. Current price: $1.44 USD. Legal in Commander.

Helm of Awakening MTG card

Helm of Awakening

Artifact

Card Text

Spells cost {1} less to cast.

"This little prize will cover your head, your spells, your bets, and your behind!" —Pashad ibn Asim, Suq'Ata trader

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 DMR DMR 🎨 Adam Rex

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.44
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TCGPlayer
$1.63
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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$1.99
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Cardmarket
€0.68
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Cardmarket
€0.86
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helm of Awakening? Basics

Helm of Awakening is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Spells cost {1} less to cast."

How much mana does Helm of Awakening cost to cast? Basics

Helm of Awakening has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Helm of Awakening's mana cost of {2} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Helm of Awakening has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Helm of Awakening's current oracle text is: "Spells cost {1} less to cast."

What is the current price of Helm of Awakening? Pricing

The current market price for Helm of Awakening is approximately $1.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.63 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.68 EUR.

Where can I buy Helm of Awakening? Pricing

You can purchase Helm of Awakening from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Helm of Awakening normal: $1.44 | foil: $1.63

Is Helm of Awakening legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Helm of Awakening in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Helm of Awakening legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Helm of Awakening in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Helm of Awakening legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Helm of Awakening is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Helm of Awakening legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Helm of Awakening in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Helm of Awakening legal in Legacy? Legality

Helm of Awakening is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Helm of Awakening legal in Vintage? Legality

Helm of Awakening is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Helm of Awakening legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Helm of Awakening in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Helm of Awakening from? Details

This printing of Helm of Awakening is from DMR (DMR), with collector number 224.

Helm of Awakening may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Helm of Awakening's rarity? Details

Helm of Awakening is a rare card in DMR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Helm of Awakening? Details

Helm of Awakening was illustrated by Adam Rex.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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