Vampire of the Dire Moon

Vampire of the Dire Moon is a compact but efficient one drop that punishes blocks and stabilizes life totals. Cast for {B} and arriving as a 1/1 Creature Vampire with both deathtouch and lifelink, it turns any single point of combat into a meaningful exchange. For matchups where removal is light, this card trades up consistently and provides incremental life gain that matters over the course of the game.

In limited or Jumpstart pools this card reads like a removal spell with upside. The art and flavor lean into nocturnal predation while the text keeps gameplay straightforward. Add it to aggro shells that want resilient early creatures or to midrange decks that value efficient trades and steady life gain. Pick this Light Play print if you want a clean play experience with a low curve threat that still influences combat math.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {B}
• Card Type – Creature
• Subtypes – Vampire
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)
• Power / Toughness – 1/1