Lava Axe
Lava Axe is a Common Sorcery from Portal (137) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.14 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Lava Axe suits collectors and players working on Portal who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Lava Axe from Portal?
Lava Axe is a Sorcery in Portal numbered 137. Mana cost {4}{R}. Color identity: R. Lava Axe (137) from Portal should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 137 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Lava Axe worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.14 for Lava Axe. Low and high spread runs $0.14 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.14. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 137 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Portal |
|---|---|
| Number | 137 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.14 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.14 |
| cardmarket | $0.14 |
| Normal | $0.14 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Lava Axe?
Lava Axe is a Common printing in Portal. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 137 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Lava Axe?
Lava Axe lists as Sorcery. Artist: Adrian Smith. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 137 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997.
Cactaur's take
Lava Axe (137) from Portal should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Lava Axe is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Portal, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.14 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.14).
- Mana cost {4}{R} and type line Sorcery 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Lava Axe from Portal?
Lava Axe is a Common Sorcery from Portal numbered 137 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Lava Axe worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.14 for ungraded Lava Axe. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Lava Axe?
Lava Axe is catalogued as Common in Portal. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Lava Axe legal in Commander or Standard?
Lava Axe shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer 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 Axe near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.14. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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