Magic: The Gathering

Vampiric Dragon

Odyssey 296 • rare

Set: Odyssey
Collector number: 296
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 6 generic mana black mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black · Red
Artist: Gary Ruddell
Market price: $2.68

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Market

What it's worth

$2.68market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.07 – $2.71 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card from the Odyssey set represents a formidable inclusion in any collection, demanding significant resources to field at the table. Its ability to grow in strength through the accumulation of counters makes it a threatening presence that scales alongside the state of the game.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Whenever a creature dealt damage by this creature this turn dies, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

1 generic mana red mana: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Vampiric Dragon was released in 2001 as part of the Odyssey set for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a return to the game's core focus on the graveyard as a playable resource, introducing mechanics that allowed players to interact with discarded cards. The dragon was designed to embody the set's graveyard-centric theme, providing a powerful creature that grows stronger by consuming the discarded remnants of the past.

The card’s striking illustration was created by artist Donato Giancola. Known for his technical mastery and atmospheric approach to fantasy art, Giancola sought to capture a sense of parasitic decay combined with the classic majesty of a dragon. Upon its release, the card became a notable example of late-game utility in the Odyssey environment, appreciated by players for its ability to dominate the battlefield when resources were plentiful in the graveyard.

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Other printings

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About

About Vampiric Dragon

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