Dying to Serve
Innistrad: Crimson Vow 109 • rare
- Set
- Innistrad: Crimson Vow
- Collector number
- 109
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Whenever you discard one or more cards, create a tapped 2/2 black Zombie creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn.
"I used to have hired hands, but I discovered they make better waitstaff with the rest of the body attached."— Olivia Voldaren
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
Dying to Serve was released in November 2021 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Innistrad: Crimson Vow. The set centers on the gothic horror theme of a vampire wedding, drawing heavily from classic tropes of blood-letting, dark romance, and macabre rituals. This card specifically depicts the service of the Markov estate, reflecting the grim loyalty expected by the plane's aristocratic vampire families.
The card was illustrated by artist Wisnu Tan, who crafted the piece to emphasize the eerie, subservient atmosphere of the Innistrad setting. Design-wise, the card functions as an enchantment that encourages the recurring sacrifice of creatures, aligning mechanically with the set's graveyard-focused playstyle. It was received by players as a niche but flavorful addition to 'aristocrat' style decks, lauded for its thematic synergy rather than competitive dominance.
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