Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord — Command the Night
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord is a compact planeswalker that reshapes combat and board development with surgical precision. This Innistrad Remastered retro frame print shows Sorin in stately repose, cloak and sword at hand, a look you expect from a veteran who trades life for advantage. Use his first loyalty ability to turn a blocker into a deadly lifegain engine, and note the extra synergy with Vampire creatures when you want incremental growth without overcommitting resources.
Play Sorin when you need repetition and threat generation. The second ability trades a disposable Vampire for three damage and three life, a reliable tempo swing that punishes creature-heavy decks and buys you time against aggro. His minus ability bypasses typical summoning costs and lands a Vampire directly from hand, which makes him a strong centerpiece in a tribal build or as a toolbox finisher in control shells. Add this Light Play retro frame to a Commander or Pioneer list and leverage his flexibility; he rewards careful sequencing and a tight grasp of board state. Grab this mythic staple to shore up your black decks and refine your Vampire synergies.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {2}{B}
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Card Type: Legendary Planeswalker
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Subtypes: Sorin
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): +1: Target creature you control gains deathtouch and lifelink until end of turn. If it’s a Vampire, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
+1: You may sacrifice a Vampire. When you do, Sorin deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.
−3: You may put a Vampire creature card from your hand onto the battlefield.
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Loyalty: 4
