Magic: The Gathering

Lava Axe

Beatdown Box Set 40 • common

Set: Beatdown Box Set
Collector number: 40
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 4 generic mana red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Red
Artist: Brian Snõddy
Market price: $0.09

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$0.09market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$0.09 – $0.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within this set, this sorcery represents a foundational element of gameplay that focuses on direct impact. Its inclusion in this specific collection highlights its role as a persistent, recognizable piece of the game's broader history.

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What it does

Lava Axe deals 5 damage to target player or planeswalker.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Lava Axe was originally introduced in the Portal set in 1997, designed as a straightforward, high-impact red sorcery intended to teach new players the fundamentals of direct damage. The card quickly became an iconic staple of red decks in Magic: The Gathering, favored for its simplicity and the visceral satisfaction of dealing five damage directly to an opponent.

This specific printing originates from the 2000 Beatdown Box Set, a pre-constructed product designed to showcase the aggressive playstyles of two rival decks. The artwork by Brian Snõddy captures the raw, elemental force of the card, utilizing his signature illustrative style to emphasize the weapon's destructive capability within the fantasy setting of the game.

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