Quick Answer

Sokenzan Smelter is a uncommon Creature — Goblin Artificer from J22 (J22) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sokenzan Smelter MTG card

Sokenzan Smelter

Creature — Goblin Artificer

Card Text

At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {1} and sacrifice an artifact. If you do, create a 3/1 red Construct artifact creature token with haste.

Among the artisans of Sokenzan City, reusing every scrap of metal is a point of pride.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 J22 J22 🎨 Svetlin Velinov

Market Prices

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$0.11
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€0.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sokenzan Smelter? Basics

Sokenzan Smelter is a Creature — Goblin Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {1} and sacrifice an artifact. If you do, create a 3/1 red Construct artifact creature token with haste."

How much mana does Sokenzan Smelter cost to cast? Basics

Sokenzan Smelter has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Sokenzan Smelter's mana cost of {1}{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.

Sokenzan Smelter 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.

Sokenzan Smelter's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {1} and sacrifice an artifact. If you do, create a 3/1 red Construct artifact creature token with haste."

What is the current price of Sokenzan Smelter? Pricing

The current market price for Sokenzan Smelter is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Sokenzan Smelter? Pricing

You can purchase Sokenzan Smelter 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.

Is Sokenzan Smelter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sokenzan Smelter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sokenzan Smelter legal in Modern? Legality

Sokenzan Smelter is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sokenzan Smelter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sokenzan Smelter 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 Sokenzan Smelter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sokenzan Smelter is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sokenzan Smelter legal in Legacy? Legality

Sokenzan Smelter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sokenzan Smelter legal in Vintage? Legality

Sokenzan Smelter 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 Sokenzan Smelter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sokenzan Smelter 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 Sokenzan Smelter from? Details

This printing of Sokenzan Smelter is from J22 (J22), with collector number 601.

Sokenzan Smelter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sokenzan Smelter's rarity? Details

Sokenzan Smelter is a uncommon card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Sokenzan Smelter? Details

Sokenzan Smelter was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

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

What is Sokenzan Smelter's power and toughness? Details

Sokenzan Smelter is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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