Voldaren Duelist: Swift Roofline Threat
Voldaren Duelist is a compact red threat that rewards forward play and tight sequencing. The card reads like a textbook tempo play for aggressive decks: for {3}{R} you get a 3 2 Vampire Warrior with haste and an enter the battlefield clause that stops one blocker for the turn. In practice this means the Duelist converts that third turn of mana into immediate pressure and a reliable way to push through damage or finish off a weakened blocker while leaving open combat tricks.
The art shows a cloak thrown back over a snow dusted roof and reinforces the card identity: a predator who arrives and strikes before defenders can react. From a deck building perspective Voldaren Duelist fits cleanly into burn adjacent red aggro, vampire tribal builds, and Foundations Jumpstart seeded archetypes that value early reach. A Near Mint English print offers tournament ready condition for players who want a consistent copy for casual leagues or Constructed events. Add it to your playset and test lines where haste plus a one turn unblockable window shifts combat math in your favor.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Vampire Warrior
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Haste (This creature can attack and tap as soon as it comes under your control.) When Voldaren Duelist enters, target creature can t block this turn.
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Power / Toughness – 3/2