Retraction Helix
Retraction Helix: Instant, Masters 25. Until end of turn, target creature gains "Tap: Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand." On Mana Grove.
- Mana cost
- {U}
- Mana value
- 1
- Type
- Instant
- Colour identity
- Blue (U)
- Rarity
- Common
- Set
- Masters 25 (A25)
- Released
- 2018-03-16
- Collector number
- 71
- Artist
- Phill Simmer
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About Retraction Helix
Retraction Helix is a Magic: The Gathering card, a common blue instant from Masters 25 (A25), a Masters set released in March 2018. It is collector number 71 in that set, with art by Phill Simmer. It costs {U} (one blue mana) to cast, for a mana value of 1. Its colour identity is blue. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Pauper, Commander, Duel Commander, Oathbreaker, Pauper Commander, Brawl, Historic, Timeless and Gladiator. It has been printed in 4 sets, from Born of the Gods (2014) to Pioneer Masters (2024). The latest aggregated market price for this printing is $0.27 (normal finish, as of 2026-10-23).
Card text
Until 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 aether can harvest power beyond comprehending.
Market price
Latest aggregated market price for the normal finish of this printing: $0.27 (as of 2026-10-23).
The figure covers this printing only; other printings carry their own price on their own page.
Format legality
Legality of Retraction Helix by format. Formats in which it is not legal are not listed.
| Pioneer | Legal |
|---|---|
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
Other printings of Retraction Helix
Retraction Helix has been printed in 4 sets. The other printings are listed newest first, with the rarity and release year of each.
| Printing | Rarity | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Masters (PIO) #332 | Uncommon | 2024 |
| The List (PLST) #A25-71 | Common | 2019 |
| Born of the Gods (BNG) #49 | Common | 2014 |
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