The Magic: The Gathering Stronghold Smite card, a 1998 white instant that plays a key role in the game's early history and lore.
Smite
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Stronghold
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Smite, card number 17 from the Magic: The Gathering Stronghold expansion, remains a recognizable fixture for collectors of 1990s trading cards. Released in 1998, this white instant allows a player to destroy a blocked creature, a mechanic that defined early combat interactions in the game. For investors and hobbyists building vintage Magic: The Gathering collections, Smite represents a tangible piece of the game's foundational era. As a common card, it offers an accessible entry point for completing the Stronghold base set without the premium costs associated with rare parallels. Collectors often seek this product to round out their historical archives, appreciating its connection to the game's rich narrative and strategic evolution. The Stronghold series continues to attract attention for its cohesive design and iconic status within the broader Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Smite
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Daren Bader
Card Stock
English
{W}
Instant
W
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Destroy target blocked creature.
"You've got your childhood wish at last. Now you get to die." —Gerrard, to Volrath