Vorpal Sword
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms 396 • rare
- Set
- Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
- Collector number
- 396
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Alessandra Pisano
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Equipped creature gets +2/+0 and has deathtouch.
5 generic mana black mana black mana black mana: Until end of turn, this Equipment gains "Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, that player loses the game."
Equip black mana black mana
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Vorpal Sword on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Vorpal Sword was released in July 2021 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, the first set in the game's history to fully integrate the lore and mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons. Designed as an artifact equipment card, it pays homage to the legendary weapon from classic D&D modules, specifically translating the iconic mechanic of decapitation on a natural 20 roll into a strategic win condition for players.
The card was illustrated by Alessandra Pisano, who sought to capture the mythical weight and lethal sharpness associated with the weapon's reputation in tabletop gaming. Her design aesthetic emphasizes a high-fantasy, polished look that fits the set's role-playing theme, and the card was generally well-received by the player base for its thematic resonance and the nostalgic thrill of rolling a perfect twenty during gameplay.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Vorpal Sword
Vorpal Sword is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Adventures in the Forgotten Realms 396 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Vorpal Sword on collecto.rs?
Vorpal Sword doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Vorpal Sword?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Vorpal Sword catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Vorpal Sword is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
