Lava Axe
DCI Promos 13 • rare
- Set
- DCI Promos
- Collector number
- 13
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Ray Lago
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Lava Axe deals 5 damage to target player or planeswalker.
"Catch!"
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 as a common card in the 1997 Portal set, designed by Wizards of the Coast to act as an accessible entry point for new players learning the mechanics of Magic: The Gathering. The card represents a straightforward, high-impact red sorcery spell, and its simplicity made it a staple in early instructional play. The DCI Promo version, released as collector number 13, was distributed as a reward for tournament participation within the Organized Play system, featuring a unique foil finish and updated expansion iconography to mark its status as a promotional collectible.
The artwork for this version retains the visceral, elemental style consistent with the card's function as a direct-damage spell. By utilizing the DCI (Duelists' Convocation International) branding, the card served as a tangible incentive for players to engage with the competitive tournament circuit. These promotional releases were widely regarded by players at the time as functional trophies, bridging the gap between utilitarian gaming pieces and sought-after items for those who frequented local game store events.
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