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Bloodbond Vampire is a uncommon Creature — Vampire Shaman Ally from BFZ (BFZ) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Bloodbond Vampire MTG card

Bloodbond Vampire

Creature — Vampire Shaman Ally

Card Text

Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

"Let the vampires join us. In this war, we no longer have the luxury of choosing our comrades." —General Tazri, allied commander

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 BFZ BFZ 🎨 Anna Steinbauer

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.17
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.65
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.17
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.89
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bloodbond Vampire? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

How much mana does Bloodbond Vampire cost to cast? Basics

Bloodbond Vampire has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Bloodbond Vampire's mana cost of {2}{B}{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.

Bloodbond Vampire has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Bloodbond Vampire's current oracle text is: "Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

What is the current price of Bloodbond Vampire? Pricing

The current market price for Bloodbond Vampire is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.65 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Bloodbond Vampire? Pricing

You can purchase Bloodbond Vampire 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.

Bloodbond Vampire normal: $0.17 | foil: $0.65

Is Bloodbond Vampire legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bloodbond Vampire in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bloodbond Vampire legal in Modern? Legality

Bloodbond Vampire is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bloodbond Vampire legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bloodbond Vampire 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 Bloodbond Vampire legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bloodbond Vampire is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Bloodbond Vampire legal in Legacy? Legality

Bloodbond Vampire is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bloodbond Vampire legal in Vintage? Legality

Bloodbond Vampire 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 Bloodbond Vampire legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bloodbond Vampire 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 Bloodbond Vampire from? Details

This printing of Bloodbond Vampire is from BFZ (BFZ), with collector number 104.

Bloodbond Vampire may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bloodbond Vampire's rarity? Details

Bloodbond Vampire is a uncommon card in BFZ.

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

Who illustrated Bloodbond Vampire? Details

Bloodbond Vampire was illustrated by Anna Steinbauer.

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

What is Bloodbond Vampire's power and toughness? Details

Bloodbond Vampire is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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