The Helionust (Helionaut) foil card from the 2001 Magic: The Gathering Apocalypse expansion, featuring unique mana generation capabilities for your collection.
Helionaut
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Apocalypse
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The Helionaut stands as a distinctive white mana generator within the Magic: The Gathering Apocalypse set, released in 2001. This Common card, numbered 13 in the Apocalypse (APC) expansion, offers collectors a tangible piece of early 2000s TCG history. With its foil finish, the card catches the light, adding visual appeal to any organized binder or deck box. Designed by artist Franz Vohwinkel, the Helionaut serves a strategic purpose for players: it provides a flexible mana base by allowing you to add one mana of any color for just one generic mana and its tap ability. This versatility makes it a staple in white decks during its print run, and today it remains a favorite among collectors who appreciate the mechanical simplicity and efficiency of the Apocalypse era. For those building a comprehensive Magic: The Gathering collection, acquiring the foil version of this card adds a layer of prestige and completeness to your set, bridging the gap between functional gameplay history and aesthetic display.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Helionaut
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Franz Vohwinkel
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
1 / 2
W
Card Text
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Flying {1}, {T}: Add one mana of any color.
Hope kept the defenders aloft, but only courage kept them in the fight.