Magic: The Gathering

Sanguimancy

Born of the Gods 81 • uncommon

Set: Born of the Gods
Collector number: 81
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana black mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Black
Artist: Dave Kendall
Market price: $0.19

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$0.19market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.19 – $0.24 over the tracked period

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What it does

You draw X cards and you lose X life, where X is your devotion to black. (Each black mana in the mana costs of permanents you control counts toward your devotion to black.)

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StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Sanguimancy was released in February 2014 as part of the Born of the Gods expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the Greek-inspired plane of Theros, this middle chapter of the block focused on the conflict between mortal heroes and the pantheon of gods. The card represents the dark, pragmatic magic of the black-aligned characters who prioritize power at any cost, fitting into the set's broader theme of devotion and the influence of deities over the lives of mortals.

The artwork was commissioned from British illustrator Dave Kendall, known for his distinctively gritty, atmospheric style. Kendall’s approach to the piece emphasizes the visceral, ritualistic nature of the sorcery, using a high-contrast palette to highlight the blood-letting theme inherent in the card's name and mechanical effect. Within the game's competitive environment, the card was received as a niche utility spell, valued primarily in formats where players seek to trade life points for card advantage.

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