Smother
Smother Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Smother is $0.20 (WWK #68), and the most expensive is $67.47 (ONS #170, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.20, down 4.8% over 7 days, down 4.8% over 30 days, up 11.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.42 (2026).
Smother Printings & Prices
Smother has 7 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Smother: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $42.50 cash for ONS #170 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #170 | Foil | $45.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #170 | Foil | $42.50 | $84.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | F03 #8 | Foil | $11.50 | $18.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #170 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | WC03 #we170sb | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $1.49 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | WWK #68 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | WWK #68 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC03 #we170 | Nonfoil | $0.19 | $1.49 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | WC03 #pk170 | Nonfoil | $0.17 | $1.29 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | DDP #57 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.39 | 95% |
Smother Rules Text & Legality
Destroy target creature with mana value 3 or less. It can't be regenerated.
Smother is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Smother Rulings
- Mar 1, 2010 A creature's mana value is determined solely by the mana symbols printed in its upper right corner (unless that creature is copying something else; see below). If its mana cost includes {X}, X is considered to be 0. If it has no mana symbols in its upper right corner (because it's an animated land, for example), its mana value is 0. Ignore any alternative costs or additional costs (such as kicker) paid when the creature was cast.
- Mar 1, 2010 A token has a mana value of 0, unless it is copying something else.
- Mar 1, 2010 If a creature is copying something else, its mana value is the mana value of whatever it's copying.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Smother has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDP #57 | 2015-08-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WWK #68 | 2010-02-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WWK #68 | 2010-02-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WC03 #we170sb | 2003-08-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WC03 #pk170 | 2003-08-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WC03 #we170 | 2003-08-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| F03 #8 | 2003-01-01 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #170 | 2002-10-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ONS #170 | 2002-10-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
DDP #57 
WWK #68 
WC03 #we170sb 
F03 #8 
ONS #170 Smother in Commander
Smother is the #23,150 most-played card on EDHREC, down 278 places over the last 30 days.
Smother FAQ
How much is Smother worth?
Smother is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.20 to $67.47 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Smother legal in Commander?
Yes — Smother is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Smother been reprinted?
Yes — Smother has been reprinted 9 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Smother cheap?
Smother trades at about $0.20 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,150 on EDHREC).