Krovikan Sorcerer
Fifth Edition 96 • common
- Set
- Fifth Edition
- Collector number
- 96
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Pat Lewis
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
tap, Discard a nonblack card: Draw a card.
tap, Discard a black card: Draw two cards, then discard one of them.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Krovikan Sorcerer was first released in the 1996 Alliances expansion for Magic: The Gathering, later appearing in the Fifth Edition core set with the collector number 96. It was designed during a period when the game's narrative focus shifted toward the dark, gothic horror themes of the Krovikan culture, a human society serving the villainous vampire baron Eron the Relentless. The card was intended to provide black-aligned players with a repeatable sacrifice outlet, reflecting the grim, utilitarian magic associated with the Krovikan practitioners.
The illustration was crafted by artist Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and influential figures in early Magic history. His interpretation features the signature aesthetic of the era, focusing on atmospheric and moody character design. Within the Fifth Edition set, the card served as a foundational piece for the black color identity, and while it was never a staple of tournament-level play, it remained a well-regarded utility creature for casual players interested in the game's deeper lore and mechanical synergy.
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