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Lava Flow is a common Sorcery from ME4 (ME4) costing {3}{R}{R}. Legal in Commander.

Lava Flow MTG card

Lava Flow

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy target creature or land.

Card Stats

common CMC: 5.0 ME4 ME4 🎨 Mike Dringenberg

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Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lava Flow? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Destroy target creature or land."

How much mana does Lava Flow cost to cast? Basics

Lava Flow has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 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 Flow's mana cost of {3}{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.

Lava Flow has a mana value of 5.0. 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 Flow's current oracle text is: "Destroy target creature or land."

What is the current price of Lava Flow? Pricing

Price data for Lava Flow is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Lava Flow? Pricing

You can purchase Lava Flow 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 Flow legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Lava Flow legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Lava Flow legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lava Flow 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 Flow legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Lava Flow legal in Legacy? Legality

Lava Flow is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lava Flow legal in Vintage? Legality

Lava Flow 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 Flow legal in Pauper? Legality

Lava Flow 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 Flow from? Details

This printing of Lava Flow is from ME4 (ME4), with collector number 126.

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

What is Lava Flow's rarity? Details

Lava Flow is a common card in ME4.

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

Who illustrated Lava Flow? Details

Lava Flow was illustrated by Mike Dringenberg.

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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