Quick Answer

Steel Hellkite is a rare Artifact Creature — Dragon from C14 (C14) costing {6}. Current price: $0.48 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Steel Hellkite MTG card

Steel Hellkite

Artifact Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying {2}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. {X}: Destroy each nonland permanent with mana value X whose controller was dealt combat damage by this creature this turn. Activate only once each turn.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 6.0 C14 C14 🎨 James Paick
Flying

Market Prices

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€0.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (16 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steel Hellkite? Basics

Steel Hellkite is a Artifact Creature — Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {2}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. {X}: Destroy each nonland permanent with mana value X whose controller was dealt combat damage by this creature this turn. Activate only once each turn."

How much mana does Steel Hellkite cost to cast? Basics

Steel Hellkite has a mana cost of {6}, which equals 6.0 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.

Steel Hellkite's mana cost of {6} 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.

Steel Hellkite has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Steel Hellkite's current oracle text is: "Flying {2}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. {X}: Destroy each nonland permanent with mana value X whose controller was dealt combat damage by this creature this turn. Activate only once each turn."

What is the current price of Steel Hellkite? Pricing

The current market price for Steel Hellkite is approximately $0.48 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Steel Hellkite? Pricing

You can purchase Steel Hellkite 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.

Is Steel Hellkite legal in Standard? Legality

Steel Hellkite is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Steel Hellkite legal in Modern? Legality

Steel Hellkite is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Steel Hellkite legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Steel Hellkite 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 Steel Hellkite legal in Pioneer? Legality

Steel Hellkite is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Steel Hellkite legal in Legacy? Legality

Steel Hellkite is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Steel Hellkite legal in Vintage? Legality

Steel Hellkite 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 Steel Hellkite legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Steel Hellkite 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 Steel Hellkite from? Details

This printing of Steel Hellkite is from C14 (C14), with collector number 273.

Steel Hellkite may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Steel Hellkite's rarity? Details

Steel Hellkite is a rare card in C14.

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

Who illustrated Steel Hellkite? Details

Steel Hellkite was illustrated by James Paick.

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

What is Steel Hellkite's power and toughness? Details

Steel Hellkite is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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