Lavaball Trap
Zendikar 135 • rare
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 135
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
If an opponent had two or more lands enter the battlefield under their control this turn, you may pay 3 generic mana red mana red mana rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Destroy two target lands. Lavaball Trap deals 4 damage to each creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lavaball Trap was released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed around the theme of adventurous exploration and dangerous landscapes, featuring a unique 'trap' mechanic that allowed players to cast powerful spells at a reduced cost if specific conditions were met by an opponent. This card reflects that high-stakes design philosophy, serving as a punishing sorcery that can decimate an opponent's board state when they overextend.
The card was illustrated by Dave Kendall, a longtime contributor to the game known for his dark and visceral artistic style. Kendall’s design captures the volatile essence of a volcanic eruption, focusing on the chaotic energy required to represent a card that deals massive damage to all creatures controlled by an opponent. Upon its release, it was well-regarded as a potent sideboard option in limited formats and a flavorful representation of the hostile Zendikar plane.
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