Magic: The Gathering

Cordial Vampire

Crimson Vow Commander 125 • rare

Set: Crimson Vow Commander
Collector number: 125
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Winona Nelson
Market price: $3.55

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Market

What it's worth

$3.55market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$2.05 – $3.55 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card functions as a strategic piece for decks that thrive on the constant removal of creatures from the battlefield, as its ability triggers a growth mechanic each time an opponent's creature dies. By rewarding players for managing the board state, it serves as a powerful utility engine that scales in strength as the game progresses.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever this creature or another creature dies, put a +1/+1 counter on each Vampire you control.

"Please, come in! Hors d'oeuvres are on the table."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Cordial Vampire was released in 2021 as part of the Crimson Vow Commander set, a collection of supplemental decks designed to accompany the main Magic: The Gathering expansion focused on gothic horror and vampire-themed narratives. The card was crafted to support black-aligned strategic archetypes within the Commander format, specifically focusing on the mechanical synergy between creature deaths and the growth of vampire tokens or existing creatures.

The card features artwork by artist Fajareka Setiawan, who utilized a moody, atmospheric palette to evoke the aristocratic yet predatory essence of the set's central theme. The design emphasizes the vampire's role as a benefactor and collector of life essence, with the mechanics mirroring the flavor of a creature that gains strength as its companions fall in battle. It remains a popular inclusion in tribal decks that prioritize sacrifice and blood-theme mechanics.

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About

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