Smokestack
Smokestack is a Rare Artifact from Secret Lair Countdown (1998) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.36 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Smokestack suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Countdown who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Smokestack from Secret Lair Countdown?
Smokestack is a Artifact in Secret Lair Countdown numbered 1998. Mana cost {4}. Smokestack (1998) is a format-relevant Artifact in Secret Lair Countdown with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Smokestack worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.36 for Smokestack. Low and high spread runs $5.36 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.90; foil: $5.36; Normal: $4.89. This printing is from Secret Lair Countdown. Collector number 1998 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Secret Lair Countdown |
|---|---|
| Number | 1998 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $5.36 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.90 |
| cardmarket | $1.90 |
| foil | $5.36 |
| Normal | $4.89 |
How collectible is Smokestack?
Smokestack is a Rare printing in Secret Lair Countdown. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Secret Lair Countdown. Collector number 1998 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Smokestack?
Smokestack lists as Artifact. Artist: Jaime A. Zuverza. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Countdown. Collector number 1998 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Smokestack (1998) is a format-relevant Artifact in Secret Lair Countdown with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Smokestack is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Secret Lair Countdown, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $5.36 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.90; foil: $5.36; Normal: $4.89).
- Mana cost {4} and type line Artifact 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 $5.36 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Smokestack from Secret Lair Countdown?
Smokestack is a Rare Artifact from Secret Lair Countdown numbered 1998 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Smokestack worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.36 for ungraded Smokestack. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Smokestack?
Smokestack is catalogued as Rare in Secret Lair Countdown. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Smokestack legal in Commander or Standard?
Smokestack shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Smokestack near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $5.36. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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