Quick Answer

Soothing of Sméagol is a common Instant from LTR (LTR) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Soothing of Sméagol MTG card

Soothing of Sméagol

Instant

Card Text

Return target nontoken creature to its owner's hand. The Ring tempts you.

Frodo's heart sank. This was too much like trickery, and certainly what he did would seem a treachery to the poor treacherous creature.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Lixin Yin

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.17
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.26
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soothing of Sméagol? Basics

Soothing of Sméagol is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return target nontoken creature to its owner's hand. The Ring tempts you."

How much mana does Soothing of Sméagol cost to cast? Basics

Soothing of Sméagol has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Soothing of Sméagol's mana cost of {1}{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.

Soothing of Sméagol 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.

Soothing of Sméagol's current oracle text is: "Return target nontoken creature to its owner's hand. The Ring tempts you."

What is the current price of Soothing of Sméagol? Pricing

The current market price for Soothing of Sméagol is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Soothing of Sméagol? Pricing

You can purchase Soothing of Sméagol 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.

Soothing of Sméagol normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.17

Is Soothing of Sméagol legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Soothing of Sméagol in Standard is not available.

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

Is Soothing of Sméagol legal in Modern? Legality

Soothing of Sméagol is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Soothing of Sméagol legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Soothing of Sméagol 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 Soothing of Sméagol legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Soothing of Sméagol in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Soothing of Sméagol legal in Legacy? Legality

Soothing of Sméagol is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Soothing of Sméagol legal in Vintage? Legality

Soothing of Sméagol 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 Soothing of Sméagol legal in Pauper? Legality

Soothing of Sméagol 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 Soothing of Sméagol from? Details

This printing of Soothing of Sméagol is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 70.

Soothing of Sméagol may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Soothing of Sméagol's rarity? Details

Soothing of Sméagol is a common card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated Soothing of Sméagol? Details

Soothing of Sméagol was illustrated by Lixin Yin.

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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