Lava Axe
Magic 2012 148 • common
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 148
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Brian Snõddy
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
Lava Axe deals 5 damage to target player or planeswalker.
It can chop down a redwood in a single stroke. Your sternum isn't going to fare any better.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lava Axe was originally introduced in the Portal set in 1997, designed as an introductory card to teach new players the fundamental mechanics of sorcery spells. Its inclusion in the Magic 2012 core set marked a return to this legacy, serving as a staple of limited gameplay. The card was crafted to represent the raw, destructive force of red mana, a core tenet of the game's color identity which prioritizes direct damage and aggressive play styles.
The art for the Magic 2012 iteration was rendered by Matt Cavotta, who sought to capture the visceral impact of the axe's fiery trajectory. The design relies on a minimalist approach to rules text, emphasizing the spell's singular purpose: dealing five damage to a target player. Upon its release, it became recognized as a quintessential 'common' card, valued by players for its reliable, high-impact utility in teaching the mechanics of life-total attrition.
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