Smolder Initiate
~$0.18 low · ~$0.72 high
Black. Creature — Elemental Shaman
Shadowmoor #78 · Illustrated by Chippy
Shadowmoor #78 · Illustrated by ChippyWhat is Smolder Initiate worth?
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Oracle text
Whenever a player casts a black spell, you may pay 
. If you do, target player loses 1 life.
1/1
"Life is a circle. Death is a vicious circle."
Format legality
The only printing of Smolder Initiate
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shadowmoor shm #78· 2008common· Cardmarket €0.12 · €0.33 foil | common | $0.18 | $0.72 | €0.12€0.33 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2008
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 1
- EDHREC rank
- #28,205 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Chippy
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