Lava Runner
Lava Runner is a Rare Creature — Lizard from Mercadian Masques (200) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $16.19 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Lava Runner suits collectors and players working on Mercadian Masques who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Lava Runner from Mercadian Masques?
Lava Runner is a Creature — Lizard in Mercadian Masques numbered 200. Mana cost {1}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Lava Runner (200) is a format-relevant Creature — Lizard in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Lava Runner worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $16.19 for Lava Runner. Low and high spread runs $16.19 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.39; foil: $16.19; Normal: $0.47. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 200 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 200 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $16.19 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.39 |
| cardmarket | $0.39 |
| foil | $16.19 |
| Normal | $0.47 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Lava Runner?
Lava Runner is a Rare printing in Mercadian Masques. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 200 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1999.
What are the key details for Lava Runner?
Lava Runner lists as Creature — Lizard with keywords Haste. Artist: Donato Giancola. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 200 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Lava Runner (200) is a format-relevant Creature — Lizard in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Lava Runner is catalogued as Rare Creature — Lizard in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $16.19 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.39; foil: $16.19; Normal: $0.47).
- Mana cost {1}{R}{R} and type line Creature — Lizard help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $16.19 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Lava Runner from Mercadian Masques?
Lava Runner is a Rare Creature — Lizard from Mercadian Masques numbered 200 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Lava Runner worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $16.19 for ungraded Lava Runner. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Lava Runner?
Lava Runner is catalogued as Rare in Mercadian Masques. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Lava Runner legal in Commander or Standard?
Lava Runner shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Lava Runner near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $16.19. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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