Retraction Helix
Retraction Helix is a Common Instant from Born of the Gods (49) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $9.25 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Retraction Helix suits collectors and players working on Born of the Gods who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Retraction Helix from Born of the Gods?
Retraction Helix is a Instant in Born of the Gods numbered 49. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Retraction Helix (49) from Born of the Gods should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Born of the Gods.
What is Retraction Helix worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $9.25 for Retraction Helix. Low and high spread runs $9.25 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.26; foil: $9.25; Normal: $0.27. This printing is from Born of the Gods. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Born of the Gods |
|---|---|
| Number | 49 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $9.25 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.26 |
| cardmarket | $0.26 |
| foil | $9.25 |
| Normal | $0.27 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Retraction Helix?
Retraction Helix is a Common printing in Born of the Gods. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Born of the Gods. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Retraction Helix?
Retraction Helix lists as Instant. Artist: Phill Simmer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Born of the Gods. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Retraction Helix (49) from Born of the Gods should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Retraction Helix is catalogued as Common Instant in Born of the Gods, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $9.25 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.26; foil: $9.25; Normal: $0.27).
- Mana cost {U} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $9.25 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Retraction Helix from Born of the Gods?
Retraction Helix is a Common Instant from Born of the Gods numbered 49 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Retraction Helix worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $9.25 for ungraded Retraction Helix. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Retraction Helix?
Retraction Helix is catalogued as Common in Born of the Gods. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Retraction Helix legal in Commander or Standard?
Retraction Helix shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Retraction Helix near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $9.25. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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