Quick Answer

Sanctum Seeker is a rare Creature — Vampire Knight from J25 (J25) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sanctum Seeker MTG card

Sanctum Seeker

Creature — Vampire Knight

Card Text

Whenever a Vampire you control attacks, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

The Sanctum Seekers were the first of the knightly orders to cross the sea and are still the most zealous.

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 4.0 J25 J25 🎨 Volkan Baǵa

Market Prices

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$0.23
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€0.45
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanctum Seeker? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever a Vampire you control attacks, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life."

How much mana does Sanctum Seeker cost to cast? Basics

Sanctum Seeker 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.

Sanctum Seeker'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.

Sanctum Seeker 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.

Sanctum Seeker's current oracle text is: "Whenever a Vampire you control attacks, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Sanctum Seeker? Pricing

The current market price for Sanctum Seeker is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.45 EUR.

Where can I buy Sanctum Seeker? Pricing

You can purchase Sanctum 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 Sanctum Seeker legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Sanctum Seeker legal in Modern? Legality

Sanctum Seeker is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sanctum Seeker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sanctum 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 Sanctum Seeker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sanctum Seeker is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sanctum Seeker legal in Legacy? Legality

Sanctum Seeker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sanctum Seeker legal in Vintage? Legality

Sanctum 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 Sanctum Seeker legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sanctum Seeker 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 Sanctum Seeker from? Details

This printing of Sanctum Seeker is from J25 (J25), with collector number 485.

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

What is Sanctum Seeker's rarity? Details

Sanctum Seeker is a rare card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Sanctum Seeker? Details

Sanctum Seeker was illustrated by Volkan Baǵa.

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

What is Sanctum Seeker's power and toughness? Details

Sanctum Seeker is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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