Vein Ripper — Cut the Investigation
Vein Ripper arrives as a concise answer to board clutter and evasive threats. This Vampire Assassin brings flying and a ward that forces a sacrifice as a tax on removal, so opponents face a choice before they can trade with it. When creatures die, Vein Ripper converts those losses into direct damage and life gain, making it efficient in attrition decks where every small exchange shifts the clock.
From a play perspective the card asks for timing and pressure. Cast it when you control fodder that keeps the ward paid or when an opponent is small on resources, then leverage each death to push two points through while recovering life to stay ahead. The foil light play copy reflects the set’s gothic mood, and its printed text rewards players who build around death triggers and evasive damage.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{B}{B}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Vampire Assassin
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying. Ward—Sacrifice a creature. Whenever a creature dies, target opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
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Power / Toughness – 6/5
