Blood Tribute
Zendikar 81 • rare
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 81
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Alex Horley-Orlandelli
- Market price
- $4.70
What it does
Kicker—Tap an untapped Vampire you control. (You may tap a Vampire you control in addition to any other costs as you cast this spell.)
Target opponent loses half their life, rounded up. If this spell was kicked, you gain life equal to the life lost this way.
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
Blood Tribute was released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed around an adventure-themed landscape, emphasizing exploration and the concept of 'lands matter' mechanics, which marked a distinct shift in gameplay focus compared to previous sets. Within this environment, Blood Tribute represents the predatory nature of the Vampires of Guul Draz, a faction central to the set's narrative conflict.
The card’s art was created by Alex Horley-Orlandelli, a prolific illustrator known for his dramatic, high-contrast style that fits the dark fantasy aesthetic of the game. Horley-Orlandelli sought to capture the visceral and ritualistic nature of the vampire clans, focusing on the imposing scale of the figures. Upon release, the card was received as a flavorful, high-mana sorcery that leaned into the 'big effect' design philosophy typical of rare cards in that era of the game.
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