Quick Answer

Blood Burglar is a common Creature — Vampire Rogue from J25 (J25) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blood Burglar MTG card

Blood Burglar

Creature — Vampire Rogue

Card Text

During your turn, this creature has lifelink.(Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)

"You've heard that a vampire can't enter a home without an invitation? A lie meant to help you sleep at night." —Kerin, watch sergeant

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 J25 J25 🎨 Cristi Balanescu

Market Prices

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€0.05
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blood Burglar? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "During your turn, this creature has lifelink.(Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)"

How much mana does Blood Burglar cost to cast? Basics

Blood Burglar 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 Burglar'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 Burglar 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 Burglar's current oracle text is: "During your turn, this creature has lifelink.(Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)"

What is the current price of Blood Burglar? Pricing

The current market price for Blood Burglar is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Blood Burglar? Pricing

You can purchase Blood Burglar 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.

Is Blood Burglar legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Blood Burglar legal in Modern? Legality

Blood Burglar is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Blood Burglar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blood Burglar 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 Burglar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Blood Burglar is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Blood Burglar legal in Legacy? Legality

Blood Burglar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blood Burglar legal in Vintage? Legality

Blood Burglar 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 Burglar legal in Pauper? Legality

Blood Burglar is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Burglar from? Details

This printing of Blood Burglar is from J25 (J25), with collector number 406.

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

What is Blood Burglar's rarity? Details

Blood Burglar is a common card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Blood Burglar? Details

Blood Burglar was illustrated by Cristi Balanescu.

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 Burglar's power and toughness? Details

Blood Burglar is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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