Smell Fear
Modern Horizons 2 · #173

Smell Fear

Smell Fear is a Common Sorcery from Modern Horizons 2 (173) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.38 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.38
Cardmarket trend €0.22
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Smell Fear suits collectors and players working on Modern Horizons 2 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 Smell Fear from Modern Horizons 2?

Smell Fear is a Sorcery in Modern Horizons 2 numbered 173. Mana cost {1}{G}. Color identity: G. Smell Fear (173) from Modern Horizons 2 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Modern Horizons 2.

What is Smell Fear worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.38 for Smell Fear. Low and high spread runs $0.38 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.22; foil: $0.38; Normal: $0.28. This printing is from Modern Horizons 2. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetModern Horizons 2
Number173
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.38
Cardmarket EUR€0.22
cardmarket $0.22
foil $0.38
Normal $0.28

Card stats

ColorsG

How collectible is Smell Fear?

Smell Fear is a Common printing in Modern Horizons 2. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Modern Horizons 2. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Smell Fear?

Smell Fear lists as Sorcery with keywords Fight, Proliferate. Artist: Cristi Balanescu. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Modern Horizons 2. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Smell Fear (173) from Modern Horizons 2 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Smell Fear is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Modern Horizons 2, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.38 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.22; foil: $0.38; Normal: $0.28).
  • Mana cost {1}{G} and type line Sorcery 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 Smell Fear from Modern Horizons 2?

Smell Fear is a Common Sorcery from Modern Horizons 2 numbered 173 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Smell Fear worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.38 for ungraded Smell Fear. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Smell Fear?

Smell Fear is catalogued as Common in Modern Horizons 2. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Smell Fear legal in Commander or Standard?

Smell Fear shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Smell Fear near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.38. 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.