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 released as part of the Magic 2010 core set, which marked a significant turning point in the game's history. Released in July 2009, this set introduced the practice of including new cards in the core set rather than exclusively relying on reprints, aiming to provide a more dynamic entry point for players. The card itself represents the 'vampire' creature type, which was gaining increased narrative prominence within the game's evolving world-building during this period.
The card features artwork by Ash Wood, an illustrator known for a distinct, stylized approach that leans into moody, atmospheric visuals. In designing Child of Night, the intent was to capture the essence of a low-cost, effective life-link creature that felt both menacing and elegant. Upon its release, it was well-received by the player community as a staple common card, appreciated for its straightforward yet mechanically relevant role in limited play formats.
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