Vampire's Bite
Zendikar 117 • common
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 117
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
Kicker 2 generic mana black mana (You may pay an additional 2 generic mana black mana as you cast this spell.)
Target creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn. If this spell was kicked, that creature gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.)
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's Bite was released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was designed to emphasize a theme of exploration and survival in a dangerous, shifting landscape, introducing mechanics that rewarded players for playing lands. As a common instant, this card was intended to provide functional combat utility, allowing players to manipulate creature statistics during key moments of engagement.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a long-time contributor to the game known for his painterly style and dynamic compositions. His illustration captures the visceral nature of the vampire tribes on the plane of Zendikar, focusing on the aggression and predatory speed associated with the faction. The design emphasizes the card's function as a temporary power boost, visually aligning with the dark, gothic aesthetic prevalent in the game's depiction of these creatures.
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