Smothering Tithe (FOIL) – MTG Proxy Ravnica

About Smothering Tithe

Smothering Tithe (FOIL) is a premium Smothering Tithe MTG proxy card from Magic: The Gathering‘s Ravnica Allegiance. This white enchantment is most useful in decks built around Treasure ramp, Commander value, and tax effects, making it a strong option for casual Commander, cube, display, and deck testing.

Mana Cost
Type	Enchantment
Text	Whenever an opponent draws a card, that player may pay . If the player doesn't, you create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with ", Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")
Set	Ravnica Allegiance RNA #22
Rarity	Rare

What Smothering Tithe Does

Smothering Tithe triggers whenever an opponent draws a card. Unless that player pays 2 mana, you create a Treasure token. In Commander, where three opponents draw cards every turn, the card can create a large mana advantage quickly.

The main value of Smothering Tithe is multiplayer scaling. It turns opponents’ normal draw steps into a steady payment decision. If they pay, they slow down. If they do not, you get Treasure. Apparently white found accounting and decided to weaponize it.

Best Uses for Smothering Tithe MTG Proxy

• Commander ramp: Smothering Tithe gives white decks repeatable Treasure production.
• Treasure decks: Treasure tokens support artifact count, sacrifice triggers, and big turns.
• Tax strategies: It adds another payment pressure point in multiplayer games.
• Deck testing: A proxy is useful when evaluating whether your table and deck want this level of mana acceleration.

Recommended Interactions

Smothering Tithe works well with wheel effects, Treasure payoffs, artifact synergies, and cards that reward opponents drawing cards.

• Wheel of Fortune: Wheel effects can create a large burst of Treasure if opponents cannot pay.
• Revel in Riches: Treasure production supports alternate win conditions and artifact-count payoffs.
• Academy Manufactor: Treasure creation can combine with broader artifact-token packages.
• Rhystic Study: Multiple tax effects force opponents into awkward payment decisions.

Cards That Work Well With Smothering Tithe

Wheel of Fortune

Wheel effects can trigger Smothering Tithe many times in one turn.

Revel in Riches

Treasure tokens from Smothering Tithe help support Treasure-focused wins.

Academy Manufactor

Treasure production pairs naturally with artifact-token engines.

Rhystic Study

Rhystic Study and Smothering Tithe stack tax pressure across the table.

Decks That Want Smothering Tithe

Smothering Tithe fits best in white Commander, Treasure, and tax-value decks. It is especially useful in lists that need mana acceleration without leaning heavily on green. In cube, it works best in multiplayer or Commander-style environments where opponents draw enough cards for the trigger to matter.

Strengths and Considerations

The main strength of Smothering Tithe is repeatable Treasure generation that scales with multiplayer draw steps. The main consideration is table attention and tempo, since four mana is still an investment. Testing Smothering Tithe MTG proxy can help you decide whether it fits your Commander deck, cube, or casual playgroup.

Product Quality and Proxy Use

ProxyKing cards are produced with premium print quality, proper trading-card size, ideal weight, consistent thickness, and a natural shuffle feel for sleeved casual play.

This is a proxy/playtest card for casual play, Commander, cube, display, and deck testing where proxies are allowed. It is not an official Magic card and is not tournament legal. Review our Proxy Use Policy for responsible casual use.

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