Sanguine Savior — Quiet Aid from the Karlov Veil
Sanguine Savior is a compact combat piece that pulls double duty in lifegain and surprise value. Cast for one white and one black plus a colorless, it arrives as a 2/1 Vampire Cleric with flying and lifelink. It slots neatly into aggressive midrange lists where every point of life matters and where a quick evasive attacker can turn pressure into sustainable advantage.
The disguise mechanic gives this card utility beyond its face. You can deploy it as a disguised 2/2 with ward for a low commitment and reveal it later to pump a teammate with lifelink the turn it flips. In both Limited and Constructed decks that prize tempo and incremental advantage, Sanguine Savior offers a low-friction way to preserve board presence while recovering life. The Light Play foil finish on this print adds a subtle sheen that complements the set aesthetic without overpowering the art.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{W}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Vampire Cleric
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying, lifelink. Disguise {W}{B} (You may cast this card face down for 3 as a 2/2 creature with ward 2. Turn it face up any time for its disguise cost.) When Sanguine Savior is turned face up, another target creature you control gains lifelink until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness – 2/1
