Scorching Lava
Invasion 164 • common
- Set
- Invasion
- Collector number
- 164
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Kicker red mana (You may pay an additional red mana as you cast this spell.)
Scorching Lava deals 2 damage to any target. If this spell was kicked, that creature can't be regenerated this turn and if it would die this turn, exile it instead.
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
Scorching Lava was released in the Invasion expansion for Magic: The Gathering in October 2000. This set marked a significant shift in the game's design philosophy, focusing on multicolor themes and complex mechanics that encouraged players to blend different mana colors. As a common red spell, Scorching Lava was designed as a functional utility card, providing players with a straightforward method to deal direct damage to creatures or players while simultaneously preventing a creature from regenerating.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by Greg Staples, who captured the destructive and volatile nature of volcanic activity through intense colors and dramatic lighting. The card fits into the broader visual identity of the Invasion block, which emphasized high-fantasy concepts and environmental hazards. Upon its release, the card was received as a reliable, if unremarkable, piece of red removal, serving as a staple in limited draft environments and providing novice players with a clear example of how direct damage and anti-regeneration effects function within the game's rules.
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