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Savage Smash is a common Sorcery from RNA (RNA) costing {1}{R}{G}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Savage Smash MTG card

Savage Smash

Sorcery

Card Text

Target creature you control gets +2/+2 until end of turn. It fights target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)

A Gruul berserker is never unarmed.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 RNA RNA 🎨 Zoltan Boros
Fight

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Market Prices

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$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.35
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Savage Smash? Basics

Savage Smash is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature you control gets +2/+2 until end of turn. It fights target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)"

How much mana does Savage Smash cost to cast? Basics

Savage Smash has a mana cost of {1}{R}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Savage Smash's mana cost of {1}{R}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Savage Smash has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Savage Smash's current oracle text is: "Target creature you control gets +2/+2 until end of turn. It fights target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)"

What is the current price of Savage Smash? Pricing

The current market price for Savage Smash is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Savage Smash? Pricing

You can purchase Savage Smash from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Savage Smash normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.35

Is Savage Smash legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Savage Smash in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Savage Smash legal in Modern? Legality

Savage Smash is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Savage Smash legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Savage Smash is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Savage Smash legal in Pioneer? Legality

Savage Smash is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Savage Smash legal in Legacy? Legality

Savage Smash is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Savage Smash legal in Vintage? Legality

Savage Smash is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Savage Smash legal in Pauper? Legality

Savage Smash is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Savage Smash from? Details

This printing of Savage Smash is from RNA (RNA), with collector number 203.

Savage Smash may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Savage Smash's rarity? Details

Savage Smash is a common card in RNA.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Savage Smash? Details

Savage Smash was illustrated by Zoltan Boros.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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