Smother
Smother is a Uncommon Instant from Onslaught (170) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $82.96 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Smother suits collectors and players working on Onslaught who need the Uncommon slot. Treat $82.96 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Smother from Onslaught?
Smother is a Instant in Onslaught numbered 170. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Smother (170) is a chase-tier Uncommon Instant in Onslaught. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Onslaught.
What is Smother worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $82.96 for Smother. Low and high spread runs $82.96 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $4.04; foil: $82.96; Normal: $4.06. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 170 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Onslaught |
|---|---|
| Number | 170 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $82.96 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.04 |
| cardmarket | $4.04 |
| foil | $82.96 |
| Normal | $4.06 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Smother?
Smother is a Uncommon printing in Onslaught. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 170 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
What are the key details for Smother?
Smother lists as Instant. Artist: Carl Critchlow. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 170 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2002.
Cactaur's take
Smother (170) is a chase-tier Uncommon Instant in Onslaught. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Smother is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Onslaught, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $82.96 across finishes (cardmarket: $4.04; foil: $82.96; Normal: $4.06).
- 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 $82.96 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Smother from Onslaught?
Smother is a Uncommon Instant from Onslaught numbered 170 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 $82.96 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 Onslaught. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Onslaught.
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.
Why does Smother trade at a premium?
Smother combines Uncommon scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Onslaught.
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