Smoldering Butcher
Smoldering Butcher is a Common Creature — Elemental Warrior from Eventide (42) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.53 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Smoldering Butcher suits collectors and players working on Eventide 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 Smoldering Butcher from Eventide?
Smoldering Butcher is a Creature — Elemental Warrior in Eventide numbered 42. Mana cost {3}{B}. Color identity: B. Smoldering Butcher (42) from Eventide should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Eventide. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Smoldering Butcher worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.53 for Smoldering Butcher. Low and high spread runs $0.53 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.53; Normal: $0.11. This printing is from Eventide. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Eventide |
|---|---|
| Number | 42 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.53 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.11 |
| cardmarket | $0.11 |
| foil | $0.53 |
| Normal | $0.11 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 4 |
How collectible is Smoldering Butcher?
Smoldering Butcher is a Common printing in Eventide. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Eventide. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2008.
What are the key details for Smoldering Butcher?
Smoldering Butcher lists as Creature — Elemental Warrior with keywords Wither. Artist: Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Eventide. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Smoldering Butcher (42) from Eventide should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Smoldering Butcher is catalogued as Common Creature — Elemental Warrior in Eventide, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.53 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.53; Normal: $0.11).
- Mana cost {3}{B} and type line Creature — Elemental Warrior 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 Smoldering Butcher from Eventide?
Smoldering Butcher is a Common Creature — Elemental Warrior from Eventide numbered 42 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Smoldering Butcher worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.53 for ungraded Smoldering Butcher. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Smoldering Butcher?
Smoldering Butcher is catalogued as Common in Eventide. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Smoldering Butcher legal in Commander or Standard?
Smoldering Butcher shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Smoldering Butcher near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.53. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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