Smelt-Ward Ignus
RNARavnica Allegiance/#116/2019Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.06
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.04
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.04TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 20.0%30d▼ 20.0%90d▼ 33.3%
90d high
$0.06
90d low
$0.04
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.04
Ravnica Allegiance
- Down 20.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 33% below its 90 day high of $0.06.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 450% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Elemental
, Sacrifice this creature: Gain control of target creature with power 3 or less until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery.
2 / 1
Card capabilities
CreatureSacrifice outlet
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc25 Jan 2019
Once Smelt-Ward Ignus’s ability has resolved, you retain control the creature even if its power is raised above 3.
wotc25 Jan 2019
Smelt-Ward Ignus’s ability can target any creature with power 3 or less, even one that’s untapped or one you already control.
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About this card
Smelt-Ward Ignus
Smelt-Ward Ignus is a Creature — Elemental, with mana cost {1}{R} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.04 (down 20.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Smelt-Ward Ignus FAQ
How much is Smelt-Ward Ignus worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Smelt-Ward Ignus is $0.04. It is down 20.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.04 to $0.06.
What is the cheapest printing of Smelt-Ward Ignus?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Ravnica Allegiance at $0.04 on TCGplayer.
What set was Smelt-Ward Ignus first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from RNA #116, released 2019-01-25.
Is there a foil version of Smelt-Ward Ignus?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.22 versus $0.04 for nonfoil, which is 450% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Smelt-Ward Ignus legal in Commander?
Yes, Smelt-Ward Ignus is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Smelt-Ward Ignus legal in Modern?
Yes, Smelt-Ward Ignus is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Smelt-Ward Ignus legal in Standard?
Smelt-Ward Ignus is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Smelt-Ward Ignus do?
Smelt-Ward Ignus is a Creature — Elemental with mana cost {1}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "{2}{R}, Sacrifice this creature: Gain control of target creature with power 3 or less until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery.".