Elspeth's Smite

Foundations #493

Elspeth's Smite - Foundations

Type: Instant

Mana cost: {W}

Card text: Elspeth's Smite deals 3 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. If that creature would die this turn, exile it instead.

Rarity: uncommon

Artist: Livia Prima

"Elesh Norn screamed as the light pierced her. Her nightmare had become flesh."

Released: November 15, 2024

Prices

$0.33 USD · €0.33 EUR

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Format Legality

FormatLegality
Standard✓ Legal
Pioneer✓ Legal
Modern✓ Legal
Legacy✓ Legal
Commander✓ Legal
Vintage✓ Legal
Pauper✗ Not Legal
Oathbreaker✓ Legal
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Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Elspeth's Smite in Foundations limited

common

Armasaur Guide
Armasaur Guide
Creature — Dinosaur

Armasaur Guide encourages attacking with multiple creatures, and Elspeth's Smite efficiently removes opposing attackers or blockers that would otherwise trade unfavorably.

 Inspiring Paladin
Inspiring Paladin
Creature — Human Knight

Inspiring Paladin grants first strike to your attacking creatures with counters, and Elspeth's Smite removes blockers that would otherwise survive first strike damage.

 Prideful Parent
Prideful Parent
Creature — Cat

Prideful Parent's vigilance allows it to attack safely, and Elspeth's Smite protects your board by exiling opposing attackers or blockers.

uncommon

Dauntless Veteran
Dauntless Veteran
Creature — Human Soldier

Dauntless Veteran pumps your attacking team, and Elspeth's Smite removes blockers or opposing attackers to ensure your pumped creatures connect.

rare

Arahbo, the First Fang
Arahbo, the First Fang
Legendary Creature — Cat Avatar

Arahbo builds a wide Cat board, and Elspeth's Smite protects your attackers by exiling opposing blockers or removing threats to your token army.

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