The Grim Lavamancer is a 2002 Rare creature from the Torment expansion, featuring a powerful graveyard-driven ability that appeals to strategic Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Grim Lavamancer
2002 • Magic: The Gathering • Torment
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Released in 2002 as card number 100 in the Torment expansion, the Grim Lavamancer is a notable Red Rare creature in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by artist Jim Nelson, this Human Wizard card costs a single red mana to cast and features a potent ability that allows players to deal damage by exiling cards from their graveyard. This mechanic highlights the thematic depth of the Torment set, which explored complex interactions with the game's resource management systems. Collectors often seek this card for its historical significance in the early 2000s era of TCG design and its enduring presence in various strategic formats. The card's straightforward mana cost and impactful effect make it a staple for enthusiasts looking to build complete sets of the Torment expansion or explore vintage gameplay strategies. For investors and hobbyists, owning a copy of the Grim Lavamancer represents a tangible piece of Magic's rich history, offering both aesthetic appreciation and gameplay utility.
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Grim Lavamancer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jim Nelson
Card Stock
English
{R}
Creature — Human Wizard
1 / 1
R
Card Text
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{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."
