Smite the Monstrous
Battle for Zendikar · #49

Smite the Monstrous

Smite the Monstrous is a Common Instant from Battle for Zendikar (49) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.10 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.10
Cardmarket trend €0.03
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Smite the Monstrous suits collectors and players working on Battle for Zendikar who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Smite the Monstrous from Battle for Zendikar?

Smite the Monstrous is a Instant in Battle for Zendikar numbered 49. Mana cost {3}{W}. Color identity: W. Smite the Monstrous (49) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar.

What is Smite the Monstrous worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.10 for Smite the Monstrous. Low and high spread runs $0.10 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.10; Normal: $0.06. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetBattle for Zendikar
Number49
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.10
Cardmarket EUR€0.03
cardmarket $0.03
foil $0.10
Normal $0.06

Card stats

ColorsW

How collectible is Smite the Monstrous?

Smite the Monstrous is a Common printing in Battle for Zendikar. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Smite the Monstrous?

Smite the Monstrous lists as Instant. Artist: Jakub Kasper. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Smite the Monstrous (49) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Smite the Monstrous is catalogued as Common Instant in Battle for Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.10 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.10; Normal: $0.06).
  • Mana cost {3}{W} 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Smite the Monstrous from Battle for Zendikar?

Smite the Monstrous is a Common Instant from Battle for Zendikar numbered 49 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Smite the Monstrous worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.10 for ungraded Smite the Monstrous. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Smite the Monstrous?

Smite the Monstrous is catalogued as Common in Battle for Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Smite the Monstrous legal in Commander or Standard?

Smite the Monstrous 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 Smite the Monstrous near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.10. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.