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Smart Ass is a common Creature — Donkey Wizard from UNH (UNH) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.23 USD.

Smart Ass MTG card

Smart Ass

Creature — Donkey Wizard

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, choose a card name. If defending player has no cards with the chosen name in their hand, they may reveal their hand. If they don't reveal their hand, this creature can't be blocked this turn.

"I don't get it. Why doesn't anybody like me?"

Card Stats

2.5/1 common CMC: 3.0 UNH UNH 🎨 Trevor Hairsine

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$0.23
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TCGPlayer
$3.74
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$0.35
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$3.49
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€0.11
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€1.04
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smart Ass? Basics

Smart Ass is a Creature — Donkey Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, choose a card name. If defending player has no cards with the chosen name in their hand, they may reveal their hand. If they don't reveal their hand, this creature can't be blocked this turn."

How much mana does Smart Ass cost to cast? Basics

Smart Ass has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Smart Ass's mana cost of {2}{U} 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.

Smart Ass 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.

Smart Ass's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, choose a card name. If defending player has no cards with the chosen name in their hand, they may reveal their hand. If they don't reveal their hand, this creature can't be blocked this turn."

What is the current price of Smart Ass? Pricing

The current market price for Smart Ass is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.74 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Smart Ass? Pricing

You can purchase Smart Ass 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.

Smart Ass normal: $0.23 | foil: $3.74

Is Smart Ass legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Smart Ass in Standard is not available.

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

Is Smart Ass legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Smart Ass in Modern is not available.

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

Is Smart Ass legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Smart Ass in Commander is not available.

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

Is Smart Ass legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Smart Ass in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Smart Ass legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Smart Ass in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Smart Ass legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Smart Ass in Vintage is not available.

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 Smart Ass legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Smart Ass in Pauper is not available.

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 Smart Ass from? Details

This printing of Smart Ass is from UNH (UNH), with collector number 45.

Smart Ass may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Smart Ass's rarity? Details

Smart Ass is a common card in UNH.

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

Who illustrated Smart Ass? Details

Smart Ass was illustrated by Trevor Hairsine.

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

What is Smart Ass's power and toughness? Details

Smart Ass is a 2.5/1 creature.

Power (2.5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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