Kalastria Highborn — Blood Economy
Kalastria Highborn is a tight, efficient two black mana Vampire Shaman that rewards attrition and smart timing. The card reads well in midrange lists where sacrifice and recurring blockers matter; whenever this creature or another Vampire you control dies you may pay {B} to drain life from an opponent while replenishing your own. Light Play condition makes this copy a practical pickup for players who want tournament ready playability without paying full premium prices.
From Foundations, the Highborn feels like a small backbone for aristocratic Vampire builds. Use it as a recurring deterrent to combat aggressive openings and as a reliable trigger engine when you run multiple sacrifice outlets. The flavor reflects Malakir society and provides a concise, useful ability that scales in multiplayer and two player formats alike. Add this card to a Vampire shell to amplify incremental life swing and board advantage.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {B}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Vampire Shaman
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever this creature or another Vampire you control dies, you may pay {B}. If you do, target player loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
