Blade of the Bloodchief
Zendikar 196 • rare
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 196
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jung Park
- Market price
- $7.44
What it does
Whenever a creature dies, put a +1/+1 counter on equipped creature. If equipped creature is a Vampire, put two +1/+1 counters on it instead.
Equip 1 generic mana
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Blade of the Bloodchief was released in the 2009 Magic: The Gathering set Zendikar, designed to evoke a theme of high-adventure exploration and dangerous ancient relics. Within the game's mechanics, this Equipment card was crafted to support the Vampire creature subtype, reflecting the predatory and power-hungry nature of the Zendikar vampires. Its design emphasizes a parasitic growth of power, rewarding the player as creatures perish on the battlefield.
The card was illustrated by Greg Staples, whose work often features high-contrast lighting and a dark, gothic aesthetic that defines the visual identity of the Vampire faction within this set. The design choices aimed to capture the visceral experience of a weapon drinking the vitality of the fallen. Upon its release, it was well-received by players focusing on tribal-themed decks, becoming a staple utility card for strategies built around aggressive, synergistic combat.
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