Lava Burst
Ice Age 198 • common
- Set
- Ice Age
- Collector number
- 198
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- X mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Tom Wänerstrand
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Lava Burst deals X damage to any target. If Lava Burst would deal damage to a creature, that damage can't be prevented or dealt instead to another permanent or player.
"Overkill? This isn't a game of Kick-the-Ouphe!"— Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lava Burst was released in 1995 as part of the Ice Age expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Ice Age introduced a glacial, prehistoric theme that diverged from the high-fantasy tropes of previous sets. The card was designed as a direct-damage sorcery, fitting the aggressive red color identity that sought to punish opponents through elemental fire magic.
The artwork was illustrated by Amy Weber, one of the original artists involved in the game’s formative years. Her contribution to Lava Burst captures the raw, volatile nature of volcanic activity through a stylized, somewhat surreal aesthetic common to mid-90s fantasy illustration. Upon its release, the card became a staple for casual players seeking efficient removal and damage output, securing its place as a recognizable icon of the early expansion era.
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