Quick Answer

Lava Burst is a common Sorcery from DKM (DKM) costing {X}{R}. Current price: $0.41 USD. Legal in Commander.

Lava Burst MTG card

Lava Burst

Sorcery

Card Text

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

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 DKM DKM 🎨 Tom Wänerstrand

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.41
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.18
Normal
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

Similar Cards

Other Printings (3 total)

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lava Burst? Basics

Lava Burst is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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."

How much mana does Lava Burst cost to cast? Basics

Lava Burst has a mana cost of {X}{R}, which equals 1.0 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.

Lava Burst's mana cost of {X}{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.

Lava Burst has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Lava Burst's current oracle text is: "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."

What is the current price of Lava Burst? Pricing

The current market price for Lava Burst is approximately $0.41 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Lava Burst? Pricing

You can purchase Lava Burst 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 Lava Burst legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lava Burst in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lava Burst legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Lava Burst in Modern is not available.

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

Is Lava Burst legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lava Burst 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 Lava Burst legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lava Burst in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Lava Burst legal in Legacy? Legality

Lava Burst is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lava Burst legal in Vintage? Legality

Lava Burst 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 Lava Burst legal in Pauper? Legality

Lava Burst is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Lava Burst from? Details

This printing of Lava Burst is from DKM (DKM), with collector number 16.

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

What is Lava Burst's rarity? Details

Lava Burst is a common card in DKM.

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

Who illustrated Lava Burst? Details

Lava Burst was illustrated by Tom Wänerstrand.

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

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks