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Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host is a colorless legendary artifact. It appears in the recommended lists of 180 commanders, and 3% of colorless decks run it.
Type: Legendary Artifact — Equipment
Cost: 4
Color identity: Colorless
Reference price: €4.13
Oldest printing: Dominaria Promos
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jocasta, Automaton Avenger | Colorless | 100% | +90% |
| Godo, Bandit Warlord | Red | 90% | +84% |
| T'Challa, the Black Panther | Green · White | 79% | +76% |
| Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom | Blue | 76% | +73% |
| Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose | White | 74% | +69% |
| Brothers Yamazaki | Red | 73% | +67% |
| Romana II | White | 70% | +65% |
| Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty | Black | 67% | +65% |
| Deadpool, Trading Card | Black · Red | 68% | +63% |
| Zog, Triceraton Castaway | Red | 67% | +60% |
| Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars | Red | 63% | +56% |
| Etrata, the Silencer | Black · Blue | 58% | +55% |
| Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms | Red | 61% | +55% |
| W'Kabi, Shield of the Nation | Green | 56% | +54% |
| Dong Zhou, the Tyrant | Red | 57% | +50% |
| Yuffie, Materia Hunter | Red | 57% | +50% |
| Tuktuk the Explorer | Red | 56% | +50% |
| Roxanne, Starfall Savant | Green · Red | 54% | +49% |
| Mysterio, Master of Illusion | Blue | 53% | +49% |
| Rhino, Terrible Trampler | Green | 50% | +49% |
| Klaw, Sonic Subjugator | Black | 50% | +48% |
| Shredder, Shadow Master | Black | 50% | +48% |
| The Peregrine Dynamo | Colorless | 56% | +47% |
| Dori, Bearer of Friends | Red | 50% | +43% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Aggro · 70 Tokens · 65 Artifacts · 58 Clones · 57 Equipment · 52 Voltron · 45 Control · 34 Extra Combats · 31
Known combos with Helm of the Host
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Aurelia, the Warleader + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite creature ETB
- Combat Celebrant + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce
- Godo, Bandit Warlord + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB
- Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Helm of the Host → Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
- Port Razer + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat damage, Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature tokens with haste
- Scourge of the Throne + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite creature ETB
- Akki Battle Squad + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite creature ETB
- Fear of Missing Out + Helm of the Host → Infinite draw triggers, Infinite rummaging, Infinite self-discard triggers
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Helm of the Host?
It is in the recommended lists of 180 commanders, with an average inclusion of 29% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Jocasta, Automaton Avenger · Godo, Bandit Warlord · T'Challa, the Black Panther. Overall, 3% of colorless decks run it.
How much does Helm of the Host cost?
Its reference price is €4.13 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Helm of the Host have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Aurelia, the Warleader + Helm of the Host. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Helm of the Host in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is colorless, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.