Quick Answer

Licia, Sanguine Tribune is a mythic Legendary Creature — Vampire Soldier from C17 (C17) costing {5}{R}{W}{B}. Legal in Commander.

Licia, Sanguine Tribune MTG card

Licia, Sanguine Tribune

Legendary Creature — Vampire Soldier

Card Text

This spell costs {1} less to cast for each 1 life you gained this turn. First strike, lifelink Pay 5 life: Put three +1/+1 counters on Licia. Activate only during your turn and only once each turn.

"I give my blood, my life, all I have in exchange for victory."

Card Stats

4/4 mythic CMC: 8.0 C17 C17 🎨 Magali Villeneuve
First strike Lifelink

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€3.48
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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Licia, Sanguine Tribune? Basics

Licia, Sanguine Tribune is a Legendary Creature — Vampire Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell costs {1} less to cast for each 1 life you gained this turn. First strike, lifelink Pay 5 life: Put three +1/+1 counters on Licia. Activate only during your turn and only once each turn."

How much mana does Licia, Sanguine Tribune cost to cast? Basics

Licia, Sanguine Tribune has a mana cost of {5}{R}{W}{B}, which equals 8.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, W 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.

Licia, Sanguine Tribune's mana cost of {5}{R}{W}{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.

Licia, Sanguine Tribune has a mana value of 8.0. 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.

Licia, Sanguine Tribune's current oracle text is: "This spell costs {1} less to cast for each 1 life you gained this turn. First strike, lifelink Pay 5 life: Put three +1/+1 counters on Licia. Activate only during your turn and only once each turn."

What is the current price of Licia, Sanguine Tribune? Pricing

Price data for Licia, Sanguine Tribune is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Licia, Sanguine Tribune? Pricing

You can purchase Licia, Sanguine Tribune 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 Licia, Sanguine Tribune legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Licia, Sanguine Tribune in Standard is not available.

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

Is Licia, Sanguine Tribune legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Licia, Sanguine Tribune in Modern is not available.

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

Is Licia, Sanguine Tribune legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Licia, Sanguine Tribune 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 Licia, Sanguine Tribune legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Licia, Sanguine Tribune in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Licia, Sanguine Tribune legal in Legacy? Legality

Licia, Sanguine Tribune is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Licia, Sanguine Tribune legal in Vintage? Legality

Licia, Sanguine Tribune 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 Licia, Sanguine Tribune legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Licia, Sanguine Tribune 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 Licia, Sanguine Tribune from? Details

This printing of Licia, Sanguine Tribune is from C17 (C17), with collector number 40.

Licia, Sanguine Tribune may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Licia, Sanguine Tribune's rarity? Details

Licia, Sanguine Tribune is a mythic card in C17.

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

Who illustrated Licia, Sanguine Tribune? Details

Licia, Sanguine Tribune was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve.

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

What is Licia, Sanguine Tribune's power and toughness? Details

Licia, Sanguine Tribune is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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