Magic: The Gathering

Bloodbond Vampire

Explorers of Ixalan 15 • uncommon

Set: Explorers of Ixalan
Collector number: 15
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Anna Steinbauer
Market price: $0.30

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Market

What it's worth

$0.30market price via TCGplayer · Aug 26, 2026$0.26 – $0.31 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card originates from a specialized boxed set designed for multiplayer gameplay, where its mechanics thrive on the back-and-forth of life gain. As an uncommon find, it serves as a reliable engine for players looking to bolster their board presence whenever their life total increases.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

"Let the vampires join us. In this war, we no longer have the luxury of choosing our comrades."— General Tazri, allied commander

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Bloodbond Vampire was originally printed in the Magic: The Gathering set Battle for Zendikar, but the version from Explorers of Ixalan, released in 2017, features unique thematic framing consistent with the board game-style expansion. This set was designed as a standalone multiplayer experience intended to capture the flavor of the plane of Ixalan, where tribal synergy—in this case, the Vampires of the Legion of Dusk—takes center stage.

The artwork for this particular iteration maintains the dark, regal aesthetic established for the Vampire creature type in the Ixalan block. By focusing on the mechanical interaction of gaining life to strengthen the creature, the card serves as a staple for aggressive, lifegain-focused decks. It reflects the design philosophy of the era, which prioritized cohesive tribal mechanics and evocative creature designs to immerse players in the world-building of the setting.

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Other printings

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About

About Bloodbond Vampire

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