Lava Axe
Magic 2011 147 • common
- Set
- Magic 2011
- Collector number
- 147
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Brian Snõddy
- Market price
- $0.06
What it does
Lava Axe deals 5 damage to target player or planeswalker.
From the heart of the mountain into the heart of the mage.
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 during the early years of Magic: The Gathering as a common sorcery that epitomized the direct-damage red color philosophy. By the time of the Magic 2011 core set, the card had become a perennial staple, designed to teach newer players the fundamental concepts of reach and resource management in a game. Its mechanical function remains simple and consistent: five mana for five damage to a player, serving as a reliable finisher in limited formats.
The Magic 2011 version features artwork by Matt Cavotta, who reimagined the iconic weapon with a focus on elemental intensity. Cavotta, a veteran artist for the game, emphasized the fluid, volatile nature of the axe to distinguish it from static interpretations seen in previous core sets. The illustration was well-received for its kinetic energy and clear visual communication of the card's devastating impact, helping to cement Lava Axe as a recognizable piece of Magic's ongoing visual history.
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