Lava Serpent
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths 124 • common
- Set
- Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
- Collector number
- 124
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jason A. Engle
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
Haste
Cycling 2 generic mana (2 generic mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Lavabrink's boiling moat is a deterrent for most, and a relaxing bath for one.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lava Serpent was released in April 2020 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. The set was centered around themes of colossal monsters, mutation, and survival in a hostile wilderness, drawing inspiration from kaiju cinema and high-fantasy beast lore. This common-rarity creature was designed to function as a cycler, providing utility in the early game while serving as a substantial threat in the late game to reinforce the set's focus on oversized, impactful permanents.
The card features illustration by Wisnu Tan, who captured the elemental fury of the creature as it emerges from volcanic terrain. The design reflects the aesthetic direction of Ikoria, which emphasized vibrant, dangerous creature designs that felt physically massive compared to the human planeswalkers interacting with them. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, straightforward staple for limited formats, appreciated by players for its ability to smooth out deck mana curves and offer reliable board presence.
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