Vampire Nocturnus
Magic 2010 Promos 118★ • mythic
- Set
- Magic 2010 Promos
- Collector number
- 118★
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Andrew Robinson
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Play with the top card of your library revealed.
As long as the top card of your library is black, this creature and other Vampire creatures you control get +2/+1 and have flying.
"Your life will set with the sun."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Vampire Nocturnus was originally released as a mythic rare card in the Magic 2010 core set, marking a significant push by Wizards of the Coast to deepen the tribal mechanics surrounding Vampires. This particular version, identified as a promo card with the collector number 118, was distributed as a participation reward for the set's release events. It served to showcase the aggressive, black-aligned identity that defined the creature type during that era of Magic: The Gathering gameplay.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Andrew Robinson, who emphasized a gothic, imposing aesthetic to capture the card's powerful ability to buff other vampires. Robinson’s design features a striking contrast between the shadows and the pale, lethal figure of the Nocturnus, aligning with the dark fantasy art direction consistent with the set's broader visual identity. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its high power level in competitive formats, particularly those favoring aggressive strategies.
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