Quick Answer

Lavaborn Muse is a rare Creature — Spirit from 10E (10E) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.33 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lavaborn Muse MTG card

Lavaborn Muse

Creature — Spirit

Card Text

At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has two or fewer cards in hand, this creature deals 3 damage to that player.

"Her voice is disaster, painful and final." —Matoc, lavamancer

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 10E 10E 🎨 Brian Snõddy

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.33
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TCGPlayer
$1.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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Cardmarket
€0.32
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Cardmarket
€1.58
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lavaborn Muse? Basics

Lavaborn Muse is a Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has two or fewer cards in hand, this creature deals 3 damage to that player."

How much mana does Lavaborn Muse cost to cast? Basics

Lavaborn Muse has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Lavaborn Muse's mana cost of {3}{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.

Lavaborn Muse has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Lavaborn Muse's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has two or fewer cards in hand, this creature deals 3 damage to that player."

What is the current price of Lavaborn Muse? Pricing

The current market price for Lavaborn Muse is approximately $0.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.32 EUR.

Where can I buy Lavaborn Muse? Pricing

You can purchase Lavaborn Muse 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.

Lavaborn Muse normal: $0.33 | foil: $1.35

Is Lavaborn Muse legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lavaborn Muse in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lavaborn Muse legal in Modern? Legality

Lavaborn Muse is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lavaborn Muse legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lavaborn Muse 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 Lavaborn Muse legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lavaborn Muse in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Lavaborn Muse legal in Legacy? Legality

Lavaborn Muse is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lavaborn Muse legal in Vintage? Legality

Lavaborn Muse 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 Lavaborn Muse legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lavaborn Muse 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 Lavaborn Muse from? Details

This printing of Lavaborn Muse is from 10E (10E), with collector number 216.

Lavaborn Muse may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lavaborn Muse's rarity? Details

Lavaborn Muse is a rare card in 10E.

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

Who illustrated Lavaborn Muse? Details

Lavaborn Muse was illustrated by Brian Snõddy.

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

What is Lavaborn Muse's power and toughness? Details

Lavaborn Muse is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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