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Grim Lavamancer
M12 · Magic 2012 #145 · Rare · released 2011-07-15
{R}
Creature — Human Wizard
{R}, {T}, Exile two cards from your graveyard: This creature deals 2 damage to any target.
"Fools dig for water, corpses, or gold. The earth's real treasure is far deeper."
Grim Lavamancer is a rare red creature from Magic 2012 (2011). It has been printed 11 times across 9 sets, from 2002 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.31 to $226.13 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.46
USD Foil$0.46
Format legality
Where you can play Grim Lavamancer in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (11)
Prices range from $0.31 to $226.13 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Jumpstart at $0.31.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torment | 100 | Rare | $20.55 | $226.13 |
| Judge Gift Cards 2006 | 2 | Rare | — | $25.82 |
| Magic Online Promos | 31489 | Rare | — | — |
| Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning | 1 | Rare | — | $0.68 |
| Magic 2012 This page | 145 | Rare | $0.44 | $0.50 |
| Archenemy: Nicol Bolas | 50 | Rare | $0.36 | — |
| Jumpstart | 331 | Rare | $0.31 | — |
| Double Masters | 129 | Rare | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 434 | Rare | $0.34 | $0.58 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 324 | Rare | $1.07 | $1.83 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 126 | Rare | $0.34 | $0.34 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2022-12-08The two cards are exiled as the cost of Grim Lavamancer's ability is paid. Players can't respond to the paying of costs by trying to move those cards to another zone.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grim Lavamancer legal in Commander?
Yes — Grim Lavamancer is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Grim Lavamancer legal in?
Grim Lavamancer is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Grim Lavamancer been printed?
Grim Lavamancer has been printed 11 times across 9 sets, from 2002 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Grim Lavamancer?
The cheapest printing is Jumpstart (#331) at about $0.31.
Who illustrated Grim Lavamancer?
This printing of Grim Lavamancer was illustrated by Michael Sutfin.