Blood Artist
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander 209 • uncommon
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
- Collector number
- 209
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- L.A. Draws
- Market price
- $3.83
What it does
Whenever this creature or another creature dies, target player loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
"Vanya Falkenrath's paintings are astonishing. How does she manage to achieve such rich crimson hues?"— Stefan, art critic
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Blood Artist was originally released in the 2012 set Avacyn Restored, where it quickly became a staple in Commander and sacrifice-themed decks due to its ability to drain opponents whenever creatures die. The card was designed to interact with graveyard-focused strategies, rewarding players for the constant cycle of death and recursion that defines many black-aligned decks in Magic: The Gathering.
This specific version, appearing in the Secrets of Strixhaven Commander set as card number 209, features refreshed artwork by Johannes Voss. Voss, a well-regarded illustrator in the game’s community, chose to emphasize the macabre and artistic nature of the character, leaning into the gothic aesthetic that the creature type represents. It remains a popular iteration among players who prioritize both mechanical utility and visual flair for their decks.
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