Magic: The Gathering

Smelt

Magic 2014 156 • common

Set: Magic 2014
Collector number: 156
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Zoltan Boros
Market price: $0.26

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Market

What it's worth

$0.26market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.21 – $0.30 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card in this set, Smelt offers players a fundamental and reliable tool for removing artifacts during a game. Its straightforward effect makes it a staple for managing an opponent's board presence without requiring a significant investment of resources.

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Card face

What it does

Destroy target artifact.

"Looks like that wasn't darksteel after all."— Koth of the Hammer

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Smelt was released in July 2013 as part of the Magic 2014 Core Set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed as a functional red common, intended to provide players with a straightforward, low-cost method for destroying artifact-based threats during limited play environments. As a core set card, its inclusion reflected a design philosophy focused on accessibility and the reinforcement of fundamental game mechanics for new players.

The card's artwork was illustrated by Ryan Barger, who captured a molten, elemental depiction of the card's effect. The visual style aims to convey the raw, destructive nature of red mana in the game's color pie. Upon release, the card was generally viewed by the community as a specialized sideboard tool, recognized for its efficiency in specific match-ups while remaining overshadowed by more versatile or powerful removal options in the broader competitive landscape.

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