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Sanguine Syphoner is a common Creature — Vampire Warlock from FDN (FDN) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Sanguine Syphoner MTG card

Sanguine Syphoner

Creature — Vampire Warlock

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

As life returned to the bogs of Bala Ged, the vampires returned to feed upon it.

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 2.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Irina Nordsol

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.13
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.14
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanguine Syphoner? Basics

Sanguine Syphoner is a Creature — Vampire Warlock card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life."

How much mana does Sanguine Syphoner cost to cast? Basics

Sanguine Syphoner has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Sanguine Syphoner's mana cost of {1}{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.

Sanguine Syphoner has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Sanguine Syphoner's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Sanguine Syphoner? Pricing

The current market price for Sanguine Syphoner is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Sanguine Syphoner? Pricing

You can purchase Sanguine Syphoner 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.

Sanguine Syphoner normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.13

Is Sanguine Syphoner legal in Standard? Legality

Sanguine Syphoner is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Sanguine Syphoner legal in Modern? Legality

Sanguine Syphoner is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sanguine Syphoner legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sanguine Syphoner 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 Sanguine Syphoner legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sanguine Syphoner is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sanguine Syphoner legal in Legacy? Legality

Sanguine Syphoner is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sanguine Syphoner legal in Vintage? Legality

Sanguine Syphoner 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 Sanguine Syphoner legal in Pauper? Legality

Sanguine Syphoner is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Sanguine Syphoner from? Details

This printing of Sanguine Syphoner is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 68.

Sanguine Syphoner may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sanguine Syphoner's rarity? Details

Sanguine Syphoner is a common card in FDN.

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

Who illustrated Sanguine Syphoner? Details

Sanguine Syphoner was illustrated by Irina Nordsol.

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

What is Sanguine Syphoner's power and toughness? Details

Sanguine Syphoner is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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