Child of Night
Magic 2010 88 • common
- Set
- Magic 2010
- Collector number
- 88
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Ash Wood
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Lifelink
A vampire enacts vengeance on the entire world, claiming her debt two tiny pinpricks at a time.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Child of Night was introduced in the Magic 2010 core set, released in July 2009. This set marked a significant shift in Magic: The Gathering history as it was the first core set to feature brand new cards rather than consisting solely of reprints from previous expansions. The creature was designed to provide a straightforward, mechanically consistent option for black decks, emphasizing the color's classic theme of lifelink as a survival-oriented ability.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Moeller, who captured the aesthetic of a haunting, spectral figure fitting for the dark fantasy themes of the game. The design emphasizes a balanced utility for early-game play, serving as a reliable two-mana creature that allowed players to stabilize their life totals during matches. It was well received by the community for its clean, readable mechanics and effective role in limited formats.
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