Magic: The Gathering

Smelt-Ward Minotaur

Guilds of Ravnica 116 • uncommon

Set: Guilds of Ravnica
Collector number: 116
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Wisnu Tan
Market price: $0.24

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What it's worth

$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.17 – $0.26 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Guilds of Ravnica, this minotaur represents the specialized defenders tasked with maintaining the volatile infrastructure of its home plane. Its presence in a collection highlights the diverse creatures that populate this setting, serving as a distinct example of the urban-focused design found within this specific series.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, target creature an opponent controls can't block this turn.

"Don't arrest him—enlist him!"— Commander Yaszen

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Smelt-Ward Minotaur was released in 2018 as part of the Guilds of Ravnica set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents the Boros Legion, one of the ten iconic guilds inhabiting the sprawling cityscape of Ravnica. The card was designed to function within the set’s mechanics, specifically highlighting the 'mentor' keyword, which allows creatures to buff their smaller companions, reflecting the militaristic and structured nature of the Boros guild.

The card features artwork by illustrator Johannes Voss, who utilized a bold, high-contrast aesthetic to capture the aggressive, frontline persona of the minotaur. Voss intended to showcase the creature as a disciplined combatant rather than a mindless beast, emphasizing the theme of organized law enforcement in a chaotic world. Upon its release, it was well-received by players focusing on limited-format play as a reliable mid-tier creature that provided both board presence and tactical utility.

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