Smolder Initiate
Creature — Elemental Shaman · Common
Smolder Initiate is currently worth about $0.16 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Whenever a player casts a black spell, you may pay 1. If you do, target player loses 1 life.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Creature — Elemental Shaman
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2008
- Artist
- Chippy
- P/T
- 1/1
Playability
#27655 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadowmoor | 78 | Common | $0.16 | $0.72 |
Price intelligence
Shadowmoor #78 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.72 | $0.16 | 2026-08-06 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.15 – $0.72 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Smolder Initiate worth?
Smolder Initiate is currently worth about $0.16 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.16 to $0.72 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Smolder Initiate printed in?
Smolder Initiate has been printed in 1 set, including Shadowmoor.
Can I buy Smolder Initiate on RareWell?
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Is Smolder Initiate legal in Commander?
Yes — Smolder Initiate is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Smolder Initiate legal in Modern?
Yes — Smolder Initiate is legal in Modern.
Is Smolder Initiate on the Reserved List?
No — Smolder Initiate is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Shadowmoor
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