Quick Answer

Helm of Kaldra is a rare Legendary Artifact — Equipment from 5DN (5DN) costing {3}. Current price: $3.61 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Helm of Kaldra MTG card

Helm of Kaldra

Legendary Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature has first strike, trample, and haste. {1}: If you control Equipment named Helm of Kaldra, Sword of Kaldra, and Shield of Kaldra, create Kaldra, a legendary 4/4 colorless Avatar creature token. Attach those Equipment to it. Equip {2}

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 5DN 5DN 🎨 Donato Giancola
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$3.61
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$31.07
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$2.79
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$34.99
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€1.48
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€9.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helm of Kaldra? Basics

Helm of Kaldra is a Legendary Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature has first strike, trample, and haste. {1}: If you control Equipment named Helm of Kaldra, Sword of Kaldra, and Shield of Kaldra, create Kaldra, a legendary 4/4 colorless Avatar creature token. Attach those Equipment to it. Equip {2}"

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

Helm of Kaldra has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 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 Kaldra's mana cost of {3} 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 Kaldra has a mana value of 3.0. 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 Kaldra's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature has first strike, trample, and haste. {1}: If you control Equipment named Helm of Kaldra, Sword of Kaldra, and Shield of Kaldra, create Kaldra, a legendary 4/4 colorless Avatar creature token. Attach those Equipment to it. Equip {2}"

What is the current price of Helm of Kaldra? Pricing

The current market price for Helm of Kaldra is approximately $3.61 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $31.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.48 EUR.

Where can I buy Helm of Kaldra? Pricing

You can purchase Helm of Kaldra 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 Kaldra normal: $3.61 | foil: $31.07

Is Helm of Kaldra legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Helm of Kaldra legal in Modern? Legality

Helm of Kaldra is Legal in Modern format.

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

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

Helm of Kaldra 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 Kaldra legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Helm of Kaldra 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 Kaldra legal in Legacy? Legality

Helm of Kaldra is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Helm of Kaldra legal in Vintage? Legality

Helm of Kaldra 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 Kaldra legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Helm of Kaldra 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 Kaldra from? Details

This printing of Helm of Kaldra is from 5DN (5DN), with collector number 131.

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

What is Helm of Kaldra's rarity? Details

Helm of Kaldra is a rare card in 5DN.

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

Who illustrated Helm of Kaldra? Details

Helm of Kaldra was illustrated by Donato Giancola.

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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