Masquerade of the Crimson Bite
Stensia Masquerade arrives like a coordinated ambush at the combat step. This Innistrad Remastered enchantment gives attacking creatures you control first strike, turning early skirmishes into favorable trades and punishing blocks that would otherwise trade evenly. The art shows a ballroom turned brawl with vampires lunging through candlelight, reinforcing how this card shifts tempo in aggressive red decks that value tight combat math.
Beyond the immediate combat bonus, Stensia Masquerade rewards a vampire tribal approach. Whenever a Vampire you control deals combat damage to a player, you put a +1/+1 counter on it, producing incremental threats that survive board interaction. The printed Madness {2}{R} offers a resilient cast option from discard effects, making this a practical pick for burn discard or sacrifice shells. For players assembling Innistrad synergies, this uncommon blends tempo and growth in a compact package. Add it to your deck and let your attackers set the pace.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{R}
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Card Type – Enchantment
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Attacking creatures you control have first strike. Whenever a Vampire you control deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on it. Madness {2}{R} (If you discard this card, discard it into exile. When you do, cast it for its madness cost or put it into your graveyard.)
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