Vein Ripper sits in the air above Karlov Manor and forces you to account for every creature on the board. This mythic vampire assassin costs {3}{B}{B}{B} and arrives with flying and a punitive ward ability that demands a sacrifice to target it. Its presence changes sequencing and removal choices because opponents lose 2 life and you gain 2 life each time a creature dies, turning trades and sweeps into incremental advantage.
Play it when board shifts matter most. Vein Ripper pressures planes and life totals at once while asking for a creature as toll to target it. Use it with sacrifice engines or removal to trigger value repeatedly. The foil showcase art emphasizes a stalking silhouette and a cityscape of spires that fits the set theme without unnecessary flash.
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
