Blood-Cursed Knight

Blood-Cursed Knight was released in 2015 as part of the Magic Origins expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed to explore the backstories of five iconic Planeswalker characters, serving as a transitional point between the game's traditional block-based release model and a more integrated narrative approach. The card itself was created as a mid-tier creature intended for Limited play formats, focusing on the mechanical synergy between white and black mana, which were central themes of the Orzhov syndicate represented in the expansion.

The artwork for the card was rendered by artist Deruchenko Alexander, who aimed to depict a knight corrupted by dark magic, emphasizing a visual contrast between the gleaming armor and the spectral, shadowy energy surrounding the figure. Within the competitive community, the card was received as a functional, if somewhat niche, inclusion for drafting environments. It is noted for its ability to grow in power when white permanents are on the battlefield, reflecting the set's broader design goal of rewarding players for specific color-combination strategies.