Scion of the Swarm — Ascending Bloodlines
Scion of the Swarm is a compact payoff card for lifegain strategies that wants to both block the skies and grow into a threat. This Vampire Cleric arrives as a 3 3 flyer for {3}{B}{B} and turns each point of life you gain into a permanent increase with +1/+1 counters. The text is straightforward which makes it easy to plan around in Limited or to slot into Commander lists that care about incremental growth and evasion.
In practice Scion of the Swarm rigs incremental advantage: it pressures opponents from the air while rewarding life swings from any source. It pairs cleanly with life for value archetypes and with token support to leverage tempo. The art hints at a brood that follows a single will, matching the card's mechanical theme of steady accretion. Condition on this listing is Light Play so you get a playable copy for decks and cube testing without premium pricing.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{B}{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. Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on Scion of the Swarm.
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Power / Toughness – 3/3
