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Steel of the Godhead is a common Enchantment — Aura from DDI (DDI) costing {2}{W/U}. Current price: $2.29 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Steel of the Godhead MTG card

Steel of the Godhead

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature As long as enchanted creature is white, it gets +1/+1 and has lifelink. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.) As long as enchanted creature is blue, it gets +1/+1 and can't be blocked.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 DDI DDI 🎨 Jason Chan
Enchant

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steel of the Godhead? Basics

Steel of the Godhead is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature As long as enchanted creature is white, it gets +1/+1 and has lifelink. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.) As long as enchanted creature is blue, it gets +1/+1 and can't be blocked."

How much mana does Steel of the Godhead cost to cast? Basics

Steel of the Godhead has a mana cost of {2}{W/U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, W mana to cast.

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 of the Godhead's mana cost of {2}{W/U} 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 of the Godhead 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.

Steel of the Godhead's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature As long as enchanted creature is white, it gets +1/+1 and has lifelink. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.) As long as enchanted creature is blue, it gets +1/+1 and can't be blocked."

What is the current price of Steel of the Godhead? Pricing

The current market price for Steel of the Godhead is approximately $2.29 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.0 EUR.

Where can I buy Steel of the Godhead? Pricing

You can purchase Steel of the Godhead 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 of the Godhead legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Steel of the Godhead in Standard is not available.

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

Is Steel of the Godhead legal in Modern? Legality

Steel of the Godhead is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Steel of the Godhead legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Steel of the Godhead 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 of the Godhead legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Steel of the Godhead in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Steel of the Godhead legal in Legacy? Legality

Steel of the Godhead is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Steel of the Godhead legal in Vintage? Legality

Steel of the Godhead 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 of the Godhead legal in Pauper? Legality

Steel of the Godhead is Legal in Pauper format.

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 of the Godhead from? Details

This printing of Steel of the Godhead is from DDI (DDI), with collector number 30.

Steel of the Godhead may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Steel of the Godhead's rarity? Details

Steel of the Godhead is a common card in DDI.

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

Who illustrated Steel of the Godhead? Details

Steel of the Godhead was illustrated by Jason Chan.

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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