Blood Operative
Guilds of Ravnica 63 • rare
- Set
- Guilds of Ravnica
- Collector number
- 63
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Livia Prima
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Lifelink
When this creature enters, you may exile target card from a graveyard.
Whenever you surveil, if this card is in your graveyard, you may pay 3 life. If you do, return this card to your hand.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Blood Operative was released in 2018 as part of the Guilds of Ravnica set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents the Dimir house, a guild defined by espionage, secrets, and clandestine operations within the cityscape of Ravnica. The card was designed to support the set's graveyard-centric mechanics, specifically offering a recurring threat that synergizes with the Surveil keyword introduced in this expansion.
The artwork was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov, who chose a high-contrast, moody aesthetic to reflect the shadowy nature of the Dimir. The design focuses on the operative's clinical, vampiric appearance, emphasizing a sleek and professional lethality. Upon release, the card was received as a niche but effective utility creature for constructed formats, praised for its ability to clear graveyards while maintaining board presence.
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