Magic: The Gathering

Captivating Vampire

Commander 2017 104 • rare

Set: Commander 2017
Collector number: 104
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Eric Deschamps
Market price: $3.30

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Market

What it's worth

$3.30market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$3.30 – $3.61 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card serves as a powerful centerpiece for tribal strategies, rewarding players for assembling a gathering of its kin on the battlefield. Its ability to turn creatures into a unified force makes it a highly sought-after addition for those looking to exert dominance through synergy and coordination.

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Card face

What it does

Other Vampire creatures you control get +1/+1.

Tap five untapped Vampires you control: Gain control of target creature. It becomes a Vampire in addition to its other types.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Captivating Vampire was originally released in the 2010 Magic: The Gathering set Magic 2011, but this specific iteration hails from the 2017 Commander tribal-themed expansion. This set was designed to revitalize iconic creature types, and the card was selected for inclusion in the Vampiric Bloodlust deck to bolster the tribal synergy required for the Commander format.

The card features artwork by Mike Bierek, whose design focuses on the regal and predatory aesthetic quintessential to the Innistrad-style vampire archetype. The illustration emphasizes the character's ability to manipulate lesser beings, capturing the essence of the card's mechanical ability to seize control of enemy creatures. It remains a staple in casual black-red tribal decks due to its distinct combination of buffing and mind-control effects.

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About

About Captivating Vampire

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