Vampiric Stroke
Blood Artist is a compact engine for aristocrat strategies and token synergies. At a single black and one colorless mana it sits quietly in play as a zero one that turns every death into incremental advantage. You keep track of triggers closely. Each creature loss converts directly into life swing for you and a life loss for a chosen opponent. That makes Blood Artist efficient in sacrifice loops, combat trades and decks that refill the board then thin it again.
In Commander environments this printing from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan keeps the original text intact so rules interactions behave as expected. It works well paired with repeatable sac outlets, token generators and mass removal to turn stormy turns into steady drains. The art and quoted lore nod to Vanya Falkenrath and fit the set tone while the printed ability remains crisp and simple to read at the table.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {1}{B}
- Card Type – Creature
- Subtypes – Vampire
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever Blood Artist or another creature dies, target player loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
- Power / Toughness – 0/1