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Smoldering Tar
ENCHANTMENT Uncommon
Invasion EDHREC #29,489
$0.21
+0.0%
7 days
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Smoldering Tar price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.21.
Smoldering Tar Price Summary
Smoldering Tar's current headline price is $0.21.
Smoldering Tar Printings & Prices
1 printings
Smoldering Tar has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Smoldering Tar: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | INV #275 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INV #275 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Smoldering Tar Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗At the beginning of your upkeep, target player loses 1 life.
Sacrifice this enchantment: It deals 4 damage to target creature. Activate only as a sorcery.
Smoldering Tar is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Smoldering Tar Rulings
1 most recent
- Apr 15, 2013 If you cast this as normal during your main phase, it will enter the battlefield and you’ll receive priority. If no abilities trigger because of this, you can activate its ability immediately, before any other player has a chance to remove it from the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Smoldering Tar has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| INV #275 | 2000-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| INV #275 | 2000-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
Smoldering Tar in Commander
Smoldering Tar is the #29,489 most-played card on EDHREC, down 626 places over the last 30 days.
Smoldering Tar FAQ
How much is Smoldering Tar worth?
Smoldering Tar is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Smoldering Tar legal in Commander?
Yes — Smoldering Tar is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Smoldering Tar been reprinted?
Yes — Smoldering Tar has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Smoldering Tar cheap?
Smoldering Tar trades at about $0.21 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#29,489 on EDHREC).