By Invitation Only
Innistrad: Crimson Vow 5 • rare
- Set
- Innistrad: Crimson Vow
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Micah Epstein
- Market price
- $0.39
What it does
Choose a number between 0 and 13. Each player sacrifices that many creatures of their choice.
The red envelopes guarantee safe passage through the Lurenbraum barrier. Olivia left strict instructions: no invitation, no entry, no exceptions.
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
By Invitation Only was released in 2021 as part of the Innistrad: Crimson Vow set for Magic: The Gathering. This card functions as a board wipe, reflecting the gothic horror themes of the expansion, which centers on the wedding of the vampire progenitor Olivia Voldaren. The design mechanic captures the chaotic nature of an aristocratic vampire gala where the host dictates which guests survive the event, leaning into the set’s focus on vampire tribal synergies and macabre social settings.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his expressive, atmospheric fantasy work. Voss utilized a rich, blood-toned palette to emphasize the opulent yet lethal atmosphere of the vampire wedding. The card was generally well-received by players for its thematic resonance and its utility in Commander formats, where the 'invitation' mechanic offers a unique way to manage board states.
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