Quick Answer

Commune with Lava is a rare Instant from AFC (AFC) costing {X}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.33 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Commune with Lava MTG card

Commune with Lava

Instant

Card Text

Exile the top X cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards.

Atarka conquered Qadat, the Fire Rim, long ago, winning over its efreet with a promise to spread the glory of fire to all the world.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Ryan Barger

Market Prices

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$0.33
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$0.79
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€0.34
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Commune with Lava? Basics

Commune with Lava is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile the top X cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards."

How much mana does Commune with Lava cost to cast? Basics

Commune with Lava has a mana cost of {X}{R}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Commune with Lava's mana cost of {X}{R}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Commune with Lava has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Commune with Lava's current oracle text is: "Exile the top X cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards."

What is the current price of Commune with Lava? Pricing

The current market price for Commune with Lava is approximately $0.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Commune with Lava? Pricing

You can purchase Commune with Lava from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Commune with Lava legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Commune with Lava in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Commune with Lava legal in Modern? Legality

Commune with Lava is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Commune with Lava legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Commune with Lava is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Commune with Lava legal in Pioneer? Legality

Commune with Lava is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Commune with Lava legal in Legacy? Legality

Commune with Lava is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Commune with Lava legal in Vintage? Legality

Commune with Lava is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Commune with Lava legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Commune with Lava in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Commune with Lava from? Details

This printing of Commune with Lava is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 118.

Commune with Lava may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Commune with Lava's rarity? Details

Commune with Lava is a rare card in AFC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Commune with Lava? Details

Commune with Lava was illustrated by Ryan Barger.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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