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Retraction Helix
Trending Up+23.5%Born of the Gods, 2014 · #49
Retraction Helix's Near Mint price is unchanged over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Nov 3, 2026
Card Details
TypeInstant
Mana CostU
ArtistPhill Simmer
Card TextUntil end of turn, target creature gains "{T}: Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand."
Where the geometries of the world collapse, a master of the Æther can harvest power beyond comprehending.
Format Legality
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inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$0.21
moderate
$0.18$0.35
Condition?
3 printings — select edition
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofNov 3
Normal—
Cheapest printing—
Why This Price
inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$0.21
Movement
7D Change+23.5% (+$0.04)
30D Change+0.0% (+$0.00)
Freshness
Prices as ofNov 3
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$0.21
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See all cards →- How much is Retraction Helix worth?
- The current Near Mint price for Retraction Helix from Born of the Gods (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.21. It has increased 23.5% over the past 7 days.
- What set is Retraction Helix from?
- Retraction Helix is from the Born of the Gods set, released February 2014. It is a common in Magic: The Gathering.
- What rarity is Retraction Helix?
- Retraction Helix is a common card from Born of the Gods in Magic: The Gathering.
- How many printings of Retraction Helix exist?
- Retraction Helix has 3 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $0.21 from Born of the Gods.




