Smother
Smother is a Uncommon Instant from Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi (57) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.21 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Smother suits collectors and players working on Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Smother from Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi?
Smother is a Instant in Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi numbered 57. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Smother (57) is a format-relevant Instant in Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Smother worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.21 for Smother. Low and high spread runs $0.21 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.24; Normal: $0.21. This printing is from Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi. Collector number 57 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi |
|---|---|
| Number | 57 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.21 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.24 |
| cardmarket | $0.24 |
| Normal | $0.21 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Smother?
Smother is a Uncommon printing in Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi. Collector number 57 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Smother?
Smother lists as Instant. Artist: Karl Kopinski. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi. Collector number 57 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Smother (57) is a format-relevant Instant in Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Smother is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.21 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.24; Normal: $0.21).
- Mana cost {1}{B} 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 $0.21 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Smother from Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi?
Smother is a Uncommon Instant from Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi numbered 57 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Smother worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.21 for ungraded Smother. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Smother?
Smother is catalogued as Uncommon in Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Smother legal in Commander or Standard?
Smother shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Smother near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.21. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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