Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose — Quietly Devastating
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose offers a compact, repeatable punishment for opponents who dare to feed your life total. Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose sits on the battlefield as a 1/3 legendary Vampire Cleric that turns any life gain into direct loss for a chosen opponent, and his activated ability lets you blanket your board with lifelink to convert damage into more losses. In a Foundations Jumpstart pool he reads as a clean engine piece that pairs with tax effects, drain synergies and incremental lifegain pieces.
Play Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose when you want a low cost commander on the table that forces decision making on both sides. He is straightforward to deploy at {2}{B} and effective in multiples of tempo. The flavor nods to his clerical charisma and the set’s darker foundations while remaining practical at the table. Ideal for attrition lines and for turning utility creatures into a removal plan. Condition noted as Light Play and card language is English.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{B}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Vampire Cleric
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever you gain life, target opponent loses that much life. 3{B}{B}: Creatures you control gain lifelink until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness – 1/3
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Rarity – Rare
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Set – Foundations Jumpstart
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Language – English
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Condition – Light Play
