Vampire Aristocrat
Magic 2010 117 • common
- Set
- Magic 2010
- Collector number
- 117
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Austin Hsu
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Sacrifice a creature: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.
"I admit, I am a creature of the city. The sights, the nightly excitement, the abundance of fine drink . . ."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Vampire Aristocrat was introduced in the Magic 2010 core set, a pivotal release in the game's history that marked a shift toward more evocative, thematic card designs. Released in 2009, this set sought to modernize the core experience while leaning into classic fantasy archetypes. The card was designed to function as a sacrifice outlet, a tactical tool that allows players to trade their own creatures for a temporary power boost, reinforcing the predatory nature of vampires within the game's lore.
The artwork was created by Austin Hsu, who captured the character with a sense of refined, gothic menace. Eschewing the more grotesque depictions of vampires sometimes seen in fantasy art, Hsu opted for a more sophisticated, regal aesthetic that emphasized the aristocrat's status. As a common card, it was widely distributed among players of the era, becoming a recognizable staple in black-aligned decks that focused on attrition and graveyard synergies.
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