Quick Answer

Smashing Success is a common Instant from KHM (KHM) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Smashing Success MTG card

Smashing Success

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target artifact or land. If an artifact is destroyed this way, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

"Who said there's no profit in destruction?" —Magda, brazen outlaw

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 KHM KHM 🎨 Slawomir Maniak
Treasure

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Market Prices

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$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.12
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.05
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€0.21
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smashing Success? Basics

Smashing Success is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target artifact or land. If an artifact is destroyed this way, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")"

How much mana does Smashing Success cost to cast? Basics

Smashing Success has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Smashing Success's mana cost of {3}{R} 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.

Smashing Success has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Smashing Success's current oracle text is: "Destroy target artifact or land. If an artifact is destroyed this way, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")"

What is the current price of Smashing Success? Pricing

The current market price for Smashing Success is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Smashing Success? Pricing

You can purchase Smashing Success 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.

Smashing Success normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.12

Is Smashing Success legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Smashing Success in Standard is not available.

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

Is Smashing Success legal in Modern? Legality

Smashing Success is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Smashing Success legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Smashing Success 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 Smashing Success legal in Pioneer? Legality

Smashing Success is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Smashing Success legal in Legacy? Legality

Smashing Success is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Smashing Success legal in Vintage? Legality

Smashing Success 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 Smashing Success legal in Pauper? Legality

Smashing Success 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 Smashing Success from? Details

This printing of Smashing Success is from KHM (KHM), with collector number 151.

Smashing Success may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Smashing Success's rarity? Details

Smashing Success is a common card in KHM.

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

Who illustrated Smashing Success? Details

Smashing Success was illustrated by Slawomir Maniak.

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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