Magic: The Gathering

Patron of the Vein

Commander 2017 20 • rare

Set: Commander 2017
Collector number: 20
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Tommy Arnold
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$0.31market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.31 – $0.38 over the tracked period

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Patron of the Vein is a centerpiece for Vampire tribal decks, celebrated for its ability to grant hexproof to other Vampires while simultaneously weakening opponents' creatures. Artist Tommy Arnold’s striking illustration captures the imposing nature of this rare creature, which serves as both a defensive stabilizer and a powerful board-state controller in the Commander format.

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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.

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Patron of the Vein was released in 2017 as part of the Commander 2017 set, specifically featured in the Vampiric Bloodlust deck. This set was designed to explore tribal synergies, and the card serves as a high-mana value centerpiece for black-aligned vampire decks. Its mechanics, which focus on rewarding the player for creatures dying and providing a form of graveyard hate, were crafted to bolster the resilience and offensive presence of tribal vampire strategies in the multiplayer Commander format.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Tommy Arnold, known for his atmospheric and moody fantasy style. Arnold focused on creating a commanding, regal silhouette that embodies the vampiric archetype of a powerful, long-lived aristocrat. The card was received positively by the Magic: The Gathering community, particularly among casual and tribal-focused players, who valued its dual utility as both a board-presence enhancer and a means to mitigate the effectiveness of opponents' graveyard-reliant strategies.

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