Quick Answer

Bloodline Necromancer is a uncommon Creature — Vampire Wizard from C17 (C17) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.36 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bloodline Necromancer MTG card

Bloodline Necromancer

Creature — Vampire Wizard

Card Text

Lifelink When this creature enters, you may return target Vampire or Wizard creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.

"The veil of death hides little from our kind."

Card Stats

3/2 uncommon CMC: 5.0 C17 C17 🎨 Joe Slucher
Lifelink

Market Prices

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$0.36
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$0.49
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€0.46
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bloodline Necromancer? Basics

Bloodline Necromancer is a Creature — Vampire Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Lifelink When this creature enters, you may return target Vampire or Wizard creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield."

How much mana does Bloodline Necromancer cost to cast? Basics

Bloodline Necromancer has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Bloodline Necromancer's mana cost of {4}{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.

Bloodline Necromancer has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Bloodline Necromancer's current oracle text is: "Lifelink When this creature enters, you may return target Vampire or Wizard creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield."

What is the current price of Bloodline Necromancer? Pricing

The current market price for Bloodline Necromancer is approximately $0.36 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.46 EUR.

Where can I buy Bloodline Necromancer? Pricing

You can purchase Bloodline Necromancer 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 Bloodline Necromancer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bloodline Necromancer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bloodline Necromancer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bloodline Necromancer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bloodline Necromancer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bloodline Necromancer 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 Bloodline Necromancer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bloodline Necromancer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bloodline Necromancer legal in Legacy? Legality

Bloodline Necromancer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bloodline Necromancer legal in Vintage? Legality

Bloodline Necromancer 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 Bloodline Necromancer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bloodline Necromancer 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 Bloodline Necromancer from? Details

This printing of Bloodline Necromancer is from C17 (C17), with collector number 14.

Bloodline Necromancer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bloodline Necromancer's rarity? Details

Bloodline Necromancer is a uncommon card in C17.

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

Who illustrated Bloodline Necromancer? Details

Bloodline Necromancer was illustrated by Joe Slucher.

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

What is Bloodline Necromancer's power and toughness? Details

Bloodline Necromancer is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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