Vampire Nighthawk
Foundations 186 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 186
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jason Chan
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Flying
Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)
Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Vampire Nighthawk was originally introduced in the 2009 Zendikar set as a high-value uncommon that quickly became a staple in black-aligned midrange and control decks. Its design, which combines flying, deathtouch, and lifelink, made it an exceptionally efficient creature for stabilizing the board against aggressive opponents. The creature was intended to be a versatile threat that rewards players for managing their life totals and controlling the pace of combat.
The version featured in the Foundations set reflects the card's enduring popularity and iconic status within Magic: The Gathering. By including it in a set designed to provide a foundational experience for new and returning players, the developers highlighted its role as a masterclass in creature utility. The card has been illustrated by multiple artists over the years, consistently leaning into a gothic, predatory aesthetic that reinforces its mechanical identity as a lethal, blood-hungry hunter.
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