Molten Prodigy
Child of the Volcano is a solid red body for midgame pressure. At a casting cost of {3}{R} you get a 3/3 Elemental with Trample that reliably pushes damage through blockers and forces awkward blocks. Against decks that trade creatures for tempo you can often convert a small advantage into a sizable clock, while the printed text rewards decks that set up graveyard interactions that count as descending.
In play this card reads like a compact threat that grows your board presence without extra fuss. The Lost Caverns of Ixalan art and foil treatment make it an eye catcher for deck lists that want efficient attackers with thematic flavor. If you run casual red aggro or a red graveyard support shell, Child of the Volcano is a straightforward inclusion that slots into creature curves and still closes games.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {3}{R}
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Card Type: Creature, Elemental
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Subtypes: Elemental
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Trample. At the beginning of your end step, if you descended this turn, put a +1/+1 counter on Child of the Volcano. (You descended if a permanent card was put into your graveyard from anywhere.)
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Power / Toughness: 3/3