This catalog entry covers the Smother card, a rare foil Instant from the 2003 Friday Night Magic set.
Smother
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Friday Night Magic 2003
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Description
Smother is a rare foil card from the Friday Night Magic 2003 set, designated as card number 8 with the set code F03. Released in 2003, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card functions as a black Instant with a mana cost of {1}{B} and a mana value of 2. The card features art by Carl Critchlow and includes flavor text attributed to Phage the Untouchable. The card's rules text allows a player to destroy a target creature with a mana value of 3 or less, preventing that creature from being regenerated. This effect makes it a targeted removal option within the game's mechanics. As a foil variant, the card holds a distinct finish that differs from non-foil versions, appealing to collectors who focus on treatment variations within the Friday Night Magic 2003 checklist. The rarity symbol indicates its scarcity within the set's distribution. Collectors building comprehensive sets of this release often look for the foil version to complete the full spectrum of available treatments for this card number.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Smother
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{B}
Instant
B
Card Text
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Destroy target creature with mana value 3 or less. It can't be regenerated.
"I can't hear them scream, but at least I don't have to listen to them beg." —Phage the Untouchable
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Smother?
Smother has a mana cost of {1}{B} and a mana value of 2. It is a black Instant card in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
What set is the Smother card from?
Smother appears in the Friday Night Magic 2003 set, released in 2003. It is card number 8 in that set's checklist.
Who illustrated Smother?
The card features artwork by Carl Critchlow. The illustration is accompanied by flavor text from the character Phage the Untouchable.
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