Smolder Initiate
Smolder Initiate is a Common Creature — Elemental Shaman from Shadowmoor (78) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.72 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Smolder Initiate suits collectors and players working on Shadowmoor 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 Smolder Initiate from Shadowmoor?
Smolder Initiate is a Creature — Elemental Shaman in Shadowmoor numbered 78. Mana cost {B}. Color identity: B. Smolder Initiate (78) from Shadowmoor should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Smolder Initiate worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.72 for Smolder Initiate. Low and high spread runs $0.72 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.72; Normal: $0.17. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shadowmoor |
|---|---|
| Number | 78 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.72 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.13 |
| cardmarket | $0.13 |
| foil | $0.72 |
| Normal | $0.17 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Smolder Initiate?
Smolder Initiate is a Common printing in Shadowmoor. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2008.
What are the key details for Smolder Initiate?
Smolder Initiate lists as Creature — Elemental Shaman. Artist: Chippy. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Smolder Initiate (78) from Shadowmoor should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Smolder Initiate is catalogued as Common Creature — Elemental Shaman in Shadowmoor, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.72 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.72; Normal: $0.17).
- Mana cost {B} and type line Creature — Elemental Shaman 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 Smolder Initiate from Shadowmoor?
Smolder Initiate is a Common Creature — Elemental Shaman from Shadowmoor numbered 78 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Smolder Initiate worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.72 for ungraded Smolder Initiate. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Smolder Initiate?
Smolder Initiate is catalogued as Common in Shadowmoor. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Smolder Initiate legal in Commander or Standard?
Smolder Initiate 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 Smolder Initiate near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.72. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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