Quick Answer

Wall of Lava is a uncommon Creature — Wall from ICE (ICE) costing {1}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Commander.

Wall of Lava MTG card

Wall of Lava

Creature — Wall

Card Text

Defender (This creature can't attack.) {R}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

"Now *there's* something you don't see every day." —Jaya Ballard, Task Mage

Card Stats

1/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Pete Venters
Defender

Market Prices

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$0.21
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wall of Lava? Basics

Wall of Lava is a Creature — Wall card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) {R}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Wall of Lava cost to cast? Basics

Wall of Lava has a mana cost of {1}{R}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Wall of Lava's mana cost of {1}{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.

Wall of Lava has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Wall of Lava's current oracle text is: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) {R}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Wall of Lava? Pricing

The current market price for Wall of Lava is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Wall of Lava? Pricing

You can purchase Wall of 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 Wall of Lava legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wall of Lava in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wall of Lava legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Wall of Lava in Modern is not available.

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

Is Wall of Lava legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wall of 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 Wall of Lava legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wall of Lava in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wall of Lava legal in Legacy? Legality

Wall of Lava is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wall of Lava legal in Vintage? Legality

Wall of 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 Wall of Lava legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wall of 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 Wall of Lava from? Details

This printing of Wall of Lava is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 223.

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

What is Wall of Lava's rarity? Details

Wall of Lava is a uncommon card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Wall of Lava? Details

Wall of Lava was illustrated by Pete Venters.

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

What is Wall of Lava's power and toughness? Details

Wall of Lava is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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