Grim Lavamancer
Judge Gift Cards 2006 2 • rare
- Set
- Judge Gift Cards 2006
- Collector number
- 2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Michael Sutfin
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
red mana, tap, Exile two cards from your graveyard: This creature deals 2 damage to any target.
"Fools dig for water, corpses, or gold. The earth's real treasure is far deeper."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Grim Lavamancer was originally released in the 2002 Torment set, designed by the Magic: The Gathering R&D team as a centerpiece for red aggressive strategies. Its mechanic, which allows players to exile cards from their graveyard to deal direct damage, was intended to provide late-game utility for decks that typically burned through resources too quickly. The card quickly became a staple in eternal formats due to its efficient cost and repeatable damage output.
The 2006 Judge Gift version features unique, alternate-frame artwork created by illustrator Greg Staples. This release was part of the Judge Gift program, a promotional initiative designed to reward high-level tournament officials for their contributions to the game community. The art direction for this version leaned into a more visceral, gothic aesthetic compared to the original, and it remains a sought-after piece for players who prioritize specific aesthetic treatments of key competitive cards.
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