Smelt-Ward Minotaur
GRNGuilds of Ravnica/#116/2018Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.06
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.20
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 9.1%30d▼ 13.0%90d▲ 5.3%
90d high
$0.26
90d low
$0.19
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.20
Guilds of Ravnica
- Down 13.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 23% below its 90 day high of $0.26.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 90% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Minotaur Warrior
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, target creature an opponent controls can't block this turn.
2 / 3
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc5 Oct 2018
Resolving Smelt-Ward Minotaur’s triggered ability after a creature has blocked won’t remove the blocking creature from combat or cause the creature it blocked to become unblocked.
wotc5 Oct 2018
Smelt-Ward Minotaur’s triggered ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
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About this card
Smelt-Ward Minotaur
Smelt-Ward Minotaur is a Creature — Minotaur Warrior, with mana cost {2}{R} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (down 13.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Smelt-Ward Minotaur FAQ
How much is Smelt-Ward Minotaur worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Smelt-Ward Minotaur is $0.20. It is down 13.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.19 to $0.26.
What is the cheapest printing of Smelt-Ward Minotaur?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Guilds of Ravnica at $0.20 on TCGplayer.
What set was Smelt-Ward Minotaur first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from GRN #116, released 2018-10-05.
Is there a foil version of Smelt-Ward Minotaur?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.38 versus $0.20 for nonfoil, which is 90% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Smelt-Ward Minotaur legal in Commander?
Yes, Smelt-Ward Minotaur is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Smelt-Ward Minotaur legal in Modern?
Yes, Smelt-Ward Minotaur is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Smelt-Ward Minotaur legal in Standard?
Smelt-Ward Minotaur is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Smelt-Ward Minotaur do?
Smelt-Ward Minotaur is a Creature — Minotaur Warrior with mana cost {2}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, target creature an opponent controls can't block this turn.".