Grim Lavamancer
Magic 2012 145 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 145
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Michael Sutfin
- Market price
- $0.43
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 introduced in the 2002 Torment expansion, designed by the Magic: The Gathering development team as a powerful utility creature that rewards players for managing their graveyard. The card was created to provide red decks with a way to turn spent resources into direct damage, solidifying its status as a staple for aggressive strategies. Its mechanics reflect a shift toward graveyard interaction within the color red, which was a significant design focus for the Torment set.
The version from the Magic 2012 core set features updated artwork by Steve Argyle, who reimagined the character with a more modern, high-fantasy aesthetic compared to the original design. This printing served to reintroduce the card to a new generation of players, keeping its iconic effect accessible in competitive formats. The card has been well-regarded by the community for its efficiency and its persistent ability to control the board, remaining a relevant inclusion in various formats over the years.
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