Quick Answer

Smell Fear is a common Sorcery from MH2 (MH2) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Smell Fear MTG card

Smell Fear

Sorcery

Card Text

Proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.) Target creature you control fights up to one target creature you don't control.

"It's fun when they run a little." —Wasitora, Nekoru queen

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 MH2 MH2 🎨 Cristi Balanescu
Fight Proliferate

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Market Prices

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$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.28
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$0.59
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$0.99
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€0.12
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€0.20
Foil
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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
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smell Fear? Basics

Smell Fear is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.) Target creature you control fights up to one target creature you don't control."

How much mana does Smell Fear cost to cast? Basics

Smell Fear has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Smell Fear's mana cost of {1}{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.

Smell Fear has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Smell Fear's current oracle text is: "Proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.) Target creature you control fights up to one target creature you don't control."

What is the current price of Smell Fear? Pricing

The current market price for Smell Fear is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.28 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Smell Fear? Pricing

You can purchase Smell Fear 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.

Smell Fear normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.28

Is Smell Fear legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Smell Fear in Standard is not available.

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

Is Smell Fear legal in Modern? Legality

Smell Fear is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Smell Fear legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Smell Fear 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 Smell Fear legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Smell Fear in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Smell Fear legal in Legacy? Legality

Smell Fear is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Smell Fear legal in Vintage? Legality

Smell Fear 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 Smell Fear legal in Pauper? Legality

Smell Fear 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 Smell Fear from? Details

This printing of Smell Fear is from MH2 (MH2), with collector number 173.

Smell Fear may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Smell Fear's rarity? Details

Smell Fear is a common card in MH2.

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

Who illustrated Smell Fear? Details

Smell Fear was illustrated by Cristi Balanescu.

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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