Quick Answer

Blood Seeker is a common Creature — Vampire Shaman from DSC (DSC) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blood Seeker MTG card

Blood Seeker

Creature — Vampire Shaman

Card Text

Whenever a creature an opponent controls enters, you may have that player lose 1 life.

He hopes each greedy gulp will be the one that makes him feel warm again.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 DSC DSC 🎨 David Astruga

Market Prices

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$0.18
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$0.69
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€0.35
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blood Seeker? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature an opponent controls enters, you may have that player lose 1 life."

How much mana does Blood Seeker cost to cast? Basics

Blood Seeker 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 Seeker'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 Seeker 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 Seeker's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature an opponent controls enters, you may have that player lose 1 life."

What is the current price of Blood Seeker? Pricing

The current market price for Blood Seeker is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.35 EUR.

Where can I buy Blood Seeker? Pricing

You can purchase Blood Seeker 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 Seeker legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Blood Seeker legal in Modern? Legality

Blood Seeker is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Blood Seeker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blood Seeker 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 Seeker legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Blood Seeker legal in Legacy? Legality

Blood Seeker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blood Seeker legal in Vintage? Legality

Blood Seeker 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 Seeker legal in Pauper? Legality

Blood Seeker 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 Seeker from? Details

This printing of Blood Seeker is from DSC (DSC), with collector number 77.

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

What is Blood Seeker's rarity? Details

Blood Seeker is a common card in DSC.

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

Who illustrated Blood Seeker? Details

Blood Seeker was illustrated by David Astruga.

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 Seeker's power and toughness? Details

Blood Seeker is a 1/1 creature.

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

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