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Smolder Initiate
CREATURE — ELEMENTAL SHAMAN Common
Shadowmoor EDHREC #28,101
$0.17
+13.3%
7 days
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Smolder Initiate price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.17.
Smolder Initiate Price Summary
Smolder Initiate's current headline price is $0.17.
Smolder Initiate Printings & Prices
1 printings
Smolder Initiate has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Smolder Initiate: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SHM #78 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #78 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #78 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Smolder Initiate Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever a player casts a black spell, you may pay {1}. If you do, target player loses 1 life.
""Life is a circle. Death is a vicious circle.""
Smolder Initiate is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Smolder Initiate has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHM #78 | 2008-05-02 | Common | Standard |
| SHM #78 | 2008-05-02 | Common | Standard |
Smolder Initiate in Commander
Smolder Initiate is the #28,101 most-played card on EDHREC, down 400 places over the last 30 days.
Smolder Initiate FAQ
How much is Smolder Initiate worth?
Smolder Initiate is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Smolder Initiate legal in Commander?
Yes — Smolder Initiate is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Smolder Initiate been reprinted?
Yes — Smolder Initiate has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Smolder Initiate cheap?
Smolder Initiate trades at about $0.17 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,101 on EDHREC).