Blade of the Bloodchief
The List C17-204 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- C17-204
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jung Park
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 DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Blade of the Bloodchief was originally printed as a rare card in the 2009 Zendikar expansion, designed to evoke the gothic horror and predatory nature of the set's vampire faction. Mechanically, it serves as an equipment card that grants power and toughness bonuses to a creature whenever a creature dies, reflecting the parasitic and vampiric theme of strengthening oneself through the demise of others.
The card features artwork by Steve Argyle, whose illustration depicts a jagged, ornate blade dripping with essence, fitting the dark aesthetic of Magic: The Gathering's vampire lore. As part of The List, this specific printing is a reprint featured in modern booster packs, serving as a way to reintroduce functional cards to new players while maintaining the classic design legacy of the original Zendikar release.
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