The Lava Serpent foil card (IKO #124) is a 2020 release from Magic: The Gathering's Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths expansion, featuring a 5/5 Elemental Serpent with Haste and Cycling.
Lava Serpent
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
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Description
The Lava Serpent (IKO #124) is a striking foil card from the 2020 Magic: The Gathering set, Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. As a five-mana Elemental Serpent, this card brings significant board presence with a formidable 5/5 power and toughness. Designed by Jason A. Engle, the foil treatment adds a premium aesthetic to this common rarity card, making it a desirable addition for collectors who appreciate the visual appeal of foil finishes. In gameplay, Lava Serpent is defined by two powerful abilities: Haste and Cycling for two. Haste allows the creature to attack and use activated abilities immediately upon entering the battlefield, providing immediate impact without waiting a turn. The Cycling ability offers strategic flexibility; by paying two mana and discarding the card, players can draw a new card from their deck. This mechanic ensures that Lava Serpent remains useful even if it is not the optimal play, allowing for smoother card flow and deck consistency. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out specific cards to complete their sets or to build themed collections. Its red mana color identity appeals to players who enjoy aggressive, fast-paced strategies. The combination of its stats, abilities, and foil finish makes it a standout card for both gameplay and collection purposes. Whether you are a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, adding the Lava Serpent foil to your Magic: The Gathering collection is a great choice.
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Lava Serpent
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Jason A. Engle
Card Stock
English
Foil
{5}{R}
Creature — Elemental Serpent
5 / 5
R
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Haste Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Lavabrink's boiling moat is a deterrent for most, and a relaxing bath for one.
