Quick Answer

New Blood is a rare Sorcery from C17 (C17) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.62 USD. Legal in Commander.

New Blood MTG card

New Blood

Sorcery

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, tap an untapped Vampire you control. Gain control of target creature. Change the text of that creature by replacing all instances of one creature type with Vampire.

"Now isn't that better?" —Olivia Voldaren

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 C17 C17 🎨 Howard Lyon

Market Prices

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$0.62
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$0.69
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€1.36
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€1.40
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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 New Blood? Basics

New Blood is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, tap an untapped Vampire you control. Gain control of target creature. Change the text of that creature by replacing all instances of one creature type with Vampire."

How much mana does New Blood cost to cast? Basics

New Blood 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.

New Blood'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.

New Blood 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.

New Blood's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, tap an untapped Vampire you control. Gain control of target creature. Change the text of that creature by replacing all instances of one creature type with Vampire."

What is the current price of New Blood? Pricing

The current market price for New Blood is approximately $0.62 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.36 EUR.

Where can I buy New Blood? Pricing

You can purchase New Blood 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 New Blood legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is New Blood legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for New Blood in Modern is not available.

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

Is New Blood legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

New Blood 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 New Blood legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is New Blood legal in Legacy? Legality

New Blood is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is New Blood legal in Vintage? Legality

New Blood 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 New Blood legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for New Blood 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 New Blood from? Details

This printing of New Blood is from C17 (C17), with collector number 19.

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

What is New Blood's rarity? Details

New Blood is a rare card in C17.

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

Who illustrated New Blood? Details

New Blood was illustrated by Howard Lyon.

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

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