Helm of the Host

Bonding Over Magic

New 25 May 2024 Asked by ranryu 8 Comments

i see others submitting stories so i’ll throw my Helm of the Host in the ring:coming near to the end of college, i was working at a board game bar. it was a slow night, not a lot of people, but two folks walked in. they sat down and started cracking some jumpstart. i watched from behind the bar, made some small talk about how my brother taught me to play over a decade prior, and how it was something we bonded over. they looked around at the slow night and asked me to sit down. one of them just moved to town and the other was helping, but was also trying to find some friends. we spent all night cracking through near a whole box of jumpstart and laughing, eventually leading to us making friends. far and away, one of the best friends i’ve ever made, some of the best memories i’ve ever had, and i just finished tuning up my Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth zombie typal deck for game night before typing this out. every post and ask you answer reminds me why i play! your dedication and love for what’s built here makes the game feel alive. thank you mark! happy birthday!


Thanks, and glad you shared your story.

Cloning Legendary Creatures

New 28 Dec 2022 Asked by hobblinharry-blog 34 Comments

“ Agreed. The inability to clone your own legendary creatures makes no flavor sense.” Which is probably exactly why sometimes when y’all make cards now that copy your own creatures, like Helm of the Host, they specifically say “if the creature is legendary, the copy is not legendary” or whatever that verbiage is


We do that mostly for Commander.

Copying Stickered Permanents

New 12 Oct 2022 Asked by teenatude 23 Comments

What happens to a copt of a stickered permanent? For example if i copy a creature with helm of the host that has a p/t sticker on it will that copy also “have” the same sticker


No, a copy only copies the base qualities of a creature (aka what’s printed on the card). Mobile Clone will copy stickers, as well as counters, auras, and equipment on the creature.

Appreciation for Copy Tokens

New 25 Sep 2020 Asked by barracius 46 Comments

I don't know how the decision came to include tokens in packs that are specifically designated as copy tokens, but please make sure whoever is responsible gets a virtual high five. As a token lover and as a lover of making copies (hello, Elesh Norn equipped with Helm of the Host) it is a much needed innovation and is my favorite thing that has been added to the game in a LONG time.


High fives to be delivered.

Legendary Copying Future

New 13 Feb 2020 Asked by ryu-bof 29 Comments

Hi Mark! Are we going to see more "legendary-friendly" copying? Things like Spark double and Helm of the host.


Infrequently, probably.


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