Lava Spike
Lava Spike Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Lava Spike is $1.03 (MMA #121), and the most expensive is $18.50 (TSR #347, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.42, up 105.1% over 7 days, up 3.4% over 30 days, up 149.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.42 (2026).
Lava Spike Printings & Prices
Lava Spike has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, foil and raised foil finishes, including inverted and borderless treatments.
Sell Lava Spike: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $19.80 cash for TSR #347 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSR #347 | Foil | $19.80 | $32.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #347 | Foil | $12.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CHK #178 | Foil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2054 | Raised Foil | $3.20 | $5.49 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2049 | Nonfoil | $2.75 | $5.49 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2049 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2049 | Foil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | MMA #121 | Foil | $1.40 | $3.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #347 | Nonfoil | $1.05 | $2.29 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2049 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
Lava Spike Rules Text & Legality
Lava Spike deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker.
Lava Spike is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Lava Spike Rulings
- Mar 19, 2021 Arcane is a spell subtype that has no inherent rules meaning. It may be referenced by effects from other cards.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Lava Spike has been reprinted 13 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #2049 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Inverted |
| SLD #2049 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Inverted |
| SLD #2054 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| TSR #347 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard |
| TSR #347 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard |
| UMA #136 | 2018-12-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UMA #136 | 2018-12-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MMA #121 | 2013-06-07 | Common | Standard |
| MMA #121 | 2013-06-07 | Common | Standard |
| PPRO #2022-1 | 2008-01-01 | Rare | Standard |
SLD #2049 
TSR #347 
UMA #136 
MMA #121 
PPRO #2022-1 Showing the 10 most recent of 13 printings.
Lava Spike in Commander
Lava Spike is the #12,445 most-played card on EDHREC, down 56 places over the last 30 days.
Lava Spike FAQ
How much is Lava Spike worth?
Lava Spike is worth about $2.42 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.03 to $18.50 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Lava Spike legal in Commander?
Yes — Lava Spike is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Lava Spike been reprinted?
Yes — Lava Spike has been reprinted 13 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lava Spike cheap?
Lava Spike trades at about $2.42 — 13 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,445 on EDHREC).