Patron of the Vein
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander 207 • rare
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander
- Collector number
- 207
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Tommy Arnold
- Market price
- $0.67
What it does
Flying
When this creature enters, destroy target creature an opponent controls.
Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, exile it and put a +1/+1 counter on each Vampire you control.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Patron of the Vein was originally released in the 2017 Commander set and was subsequently reprinted as part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander series in 2023. As a high-cost black creature, it was designed to function as a powerful centerpiece for vampire-themed tribal decks, rewarding players for the death of opposing creatures by growing stronger and providing incremental life gain. The card embodies the aristocratic, predatory nature of the Ixalan vampire faction, emphasizing a playstyle that thrives on attrition.
The artwork, illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, captures the imposing presence of the vampire lord with a focus on dark, atmospheric majesty. Briclot, a veteran Magic: The Gathering artist, utilized bold lighting and sharp, aggressive lines to highlight the character's status and lethal intent. Upon its introduction, the card was well-received within the Commander format for its versatility, serving as both a board-state stabilizer and a potent win condition in long-form multiplayer games.
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