Steel Hellkite is a Rare Artifact Creature Dragon from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Commander release, featuring a mana cost of {6} and a unique board-sweeping ability.
Steel Hellkite
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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Steel Hellkite serves as a formidable presence in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Commander set, specifically identified as card number 225. As an Artifact Creature — Dragon with a mana value of 6, this Rare card offers collectors a distinct mechanical profile characterized by Flying and two potent activated abilities. The first allows the creature to gain +1/+0 until end of turn for just two mana, while the second provides a devastating board-clearing effect by destroying nonland permanents with a specific mana value if their controller was dealt combat damage by Steel Hellkite. This dual-threat capability makes it a notable piece for enthusiasts of the Magic trading card game who appreciate strategic depth. Committed to the aesthetic vision of the Commander series, this card bears the distinct C17 set code and showcases artwork by James Paick. Collectors often seek out this release to build complete sets of Commander-themed cards or to add a powerful artifact dragon to their thematic collections. The design emphasizes the creature's mechanical nature, appealing to hobbyists who value both gameplay utility and set completeness. Whether you are focusing on completing the Commander subset or expanding your library of high-value artifacts, Steel Hellkite represents a key component of this iconic 2017 release.
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Steel Hellkite
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
James Paick
Card Stock
English
{6}
Artifact Creature — Dragon
5 / 5
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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.