This is the 2004 Champions of Kamigawa foil version of the Lava Spike trading card from Magic: The Gathering. Catalogued as card number 178, this common red Arcane Sorcery features artwork by Mark Tedin.
Lava Spike
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Champions of Kamigawa
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Description
The Lava Spike card, identified as number 178 in the Champions of Kamigawa set, is a 2004 Magic: The Gathering trading card game release. Printed with a foil finish, this common rarity card serves as a red Arcane Sorcery with a mana cost of one red mana symbol. The card possesses a mana value of 1 and is illustrated by Mark Tedin.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Lava Spike
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Mark Tedin
Card Stock
English
Foil
{R}
Sorcery — Arcane
R
Card Text
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Lava Spike deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker.
Some kami attacks during the war were rife with trickery, subterfuge, and subtlety, draining hope and pride from the mortal world. Other attacks were a lot more straightforward.
FAQ
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What set is Lava Spike card 178 from?
Lava Spike card 178 is from the Champions of Kamigawa set, which was released in the 2004 catalog year for Magic: The Gathering.
What is the mana cost of Lava Spike in Magic: The Gathering?
The Lava Spike card has a mana cost of one red mana symbol, giving it a mana value of 1.
Who is the artist for the Champions of Kamigawa Lava Spike foil?
Mark Tedin is the credited artist for the foil version of Lava Spike in the Champions of Kamigawa set.
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