Elspeth's Smite
Elspeth's Smite is a Uncommon Instant from Foundations (493) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.34 for ungraded copies.
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Who is this card for?
Elspeth's Smite suits collectors and players working on Foundations who need the Uncommon 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 Elspeth's Smite from Foundations?
Elspeth's Smite is a Instant in Foundations numbered 493. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Elspeth's Smite (493) from Foundations should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 493 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Elspeth's Smite worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.34 for Elspeth's Smite. Low and high spread runs $0.34 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.56; Normal: $0.34. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 493 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Foundations |
|---|---|
| Number | 493 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.34 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.56 |
| cardmarket | $0.56 |
| Normal | $0.34 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|
How collectible is Elspeth's Smite?
Elspeth's Smite is a Uncommon printing in Foundations. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 493 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2024.
What are the key details for Elspeth's Smite?
Elspeth's Smite lists as Instant. Artist: Livia Prima. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 493 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2024.
Cactaur's take
Elspeth's Smite (493) from Foundations should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Elspeth's Smite is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Foundations, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.34 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.56; Normal: $0.34).
- Mana cost {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 Elspeth's Smite from Foundations?
Elspeth's Smite is a Uncommon Instant from Foundations numbered 493 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Elspeth's Smite worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.34 for ungraded Elspeth's Smite. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Elspeth's Smite?
Elspeth's Smite is catalogued as Uncommon in Foundations. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Elspeth's Smite legal in Commander or Standard?
Elspeth's Smite shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Elspeth's Smite near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.34. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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