Smolder Initiate
SHMShadowmoor/#78/2008Common
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.07
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.14
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
$0.14TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 22.2%90d▼ 6.7%
90d high
$0.19
90d low
$0.14
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.14
Shadowmoor
- Down 22.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 26% below its 90 day high of $0.19.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 300% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Elemental Shaman
Whenever a player casts a black spell, you may pay . If you do, target player loses 1 life.
1 / 1
Card capabilities
CreatureLife loss
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Smolder Initiate
Smolder Initiate is a Creature — Elemental Shaman, with mana cost {B} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.14 (down 22.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Smolder Initiate FAQ
How much is Smolder Initiate worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Smolder Initiate is $0.14. It is down 22.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.14 to $0.19.
What is the cheapest printing of Smolder Initiate?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Shadowmoor at $0.14 on TCGplayer.
What set was Smolder Initiate first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SHM #78, released 2008-05-02.
Is there a foil version of Smolder Initiate?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.56 versus $0.14 for nonfoil, which is 300% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Smolder Initiate legal in Commander?
Yes, Smolder Initiate is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Smolder Initiate legal in Modern?
Yes, Smolder Initiate is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Smolder Initiate legal in Standard?
Smolder Initiate is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Smolder Initiate do?
Smolder Initiate is a Creature — Elemental Shaman with mana cost {B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever a player casts a black spell, you may pay {1}. If you do, target player loses 1 life.".