Grim Lavamancer
Torment 100 • rare
- Set
- Torment
- Collector number
- 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jim Nelson
- Market price
- $20.55
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 first introduced in the 2002 Magic: The Gathering set Torment. As part of the Odyssey block, the set emphasized graveyard-based mechanics and focused heavily on the color black, though this specific card emerged as a defining red utility creature. It was designed to offer red-aligned players a repeatable way to utilize their graveyard as a resource, transforming discarded or destroyed cards into direct damage against creatures or opponents.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Edward P. Beard Jr., who captured the character’s volatile nature through a striking blend of fire imagery and grim skeletal aesthetics. Upon its release, the card received significant praise from competitive players for its efficiency, particularly in formats like Extended and Legacy, where its ability to manipulate the graveyard provided a sophisticated tactical edge that remains a staple of red aggressive decks.
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