Name: Smoldering Tar
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: David Day

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                  Mana4
                  TypeEnchantment
                  
                
Smoldering TarInvasion

                #275
                Enchantment
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$0.26$1.64
Lightly Played$0.10$1.59
Moderately Played$0.15$1.59
Heavily Played—$1.57
Damaged—$1.68
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          Mana cost4
          TypeEnchantment
          
          
          
          
          SetInvasion
          Number275
          RarityEnchantment
          Released2000-10-02
        Oracle textAt the beginning of your upkeep, target player loses 1 life.


Sacrifice Smoldering Tar: Smoldering Tar deals 4 damage to target creature. Play this ability only any time you could play a sorcery.
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$0.26	$1.64
Lightly Played	$0.10	$1.59
Moderately Played	$0.15	$1.59
Heavily Played	—	$1.57
Damaged	—	$1.68