Oathsworn Vampire — Gravebound Knight
Oathsworn Vampire is a compact black creature that leans into recursion and tempo. It enters the battlefield tapped so it rarely surprises on the first turn. Its ability to be cast from the graveyard after you gain life makes it a steady companion in archetypes that trade life for value or that feature repeatable lifegain triggers. Play it where you expect a later board presence and a reliable 2 2 body that can return when you keep your life total climbing.
In Commander environments this card shines as a low cost recurring threat that pairs well with lifegain engines and sacrifice outlets. Treat it as a signer of small commitments that can be reclaimed for incremental advantage. Flavorwise it fits the set by feeling like a vow made under cavernous halls a promise that drags the restless back into the fray.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Vampire Knight
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Oathsworn Vampire enters the battlefield tapped. You may cast Oathsworn Vampire from your graveyard if you gained life this turn.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2