Stromkirk Captain
Dark Ascension 143 • uncommon
- Set
- Dark Ascension
- Collector number
- 143
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss
- Market price
- $0.54
What it does
First strike
Other Vampire creatures you control get +1/+1 and have first strike.
"No longer can we allow our human populations to be mindlessly slaughtered by ghouls. Slay all who trespass."— Runo Stromkirk
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Stromkirk Captain was released in 2012 as part of the Dark Ascension expansion set for Magic: The Gathering. Set against the backdrop of the gothic horror-inspired plane of Innistrad, the card reflects the set's central conflict between humanity and the supernatural forces of vampires, werewolves, and spirits. The card was designed to bolster the Vampire tribal archetype, serving as a 'lord' creature that provides both a power boost and the first strike ability to other vampires on the battlefield.
The card features artwork by the illustrator Volkan Baga, who was tasked with capturing the regal yet menacing aesthetic of the Stromkirk bloodline. Baga chose a dynamic composition that highlights the captain's ornate armor and lethal elegance, aligning with the dark, sophisticated tone established for the vampire factions of the set. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in aggressive deck strategies and remains a staple in casual and thematic vampire-themed formats.
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