Quick Answer

Blood Artist is a uncommon Creature — Vampire from 2X2 (2X2) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $1.62 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blood Artist MTG card

Blood Artist

Creature — Vampire

Card Text

Whenever this creature or another creature dies, target player loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

"Vanya Falkenrath's paintings are astonishing. How does she manage to achieve such rich crimson hues?" —Stefan, art critic

Card Stats

0/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 LA Draws

Market Prices

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$1.62
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TCGPlayer
$2.29
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$2.79
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$2.79
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Cardmarket
€1.42
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€2.02
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (16 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blood Artist? Basics

Blood Artist is a Creature — Vampire card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature or another creature dies, target player loses 1 life and you gain 1 life."

How much mana does Blood Artist cost to cast? Basics

Blood Artist has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Blood Artist's mana cost of {1}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Blood Artist has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Blood Artist's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature or another creature dies, target player loses 1 life and you gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Blood Artist? Pricing

The current market price for Blood Artist is approximately $1.62 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Blood Artist? Pricing

You can purchase Blood Artist from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Blood Artist normal: $1.62 | foil: $2.29

Is Blood Artist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blood Artist in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Blood Artist legal in Modern? Legality

Blood Artist is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Blood Artist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blood Artist is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Blood Artist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Blood Artist in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Blood Artist legal in Legacy? Legality

Blood Artist is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Blood Artist legal in Vintage? Legality

Blood Artist is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Blood Artist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Blood Artist in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Blood Artist from? Details

This printing of Blood Artist is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 70.

Blood Artist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blood Artist's rarity? Details

Blood Artist is a uncommon card in 2X2.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Blood Artist? Details

Blood Artist was illustrated by LA Draws.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Blood Artist's power and toughness? Details

Blood Artist is a 0/1 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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