Quick Answer

Sorin, Vampire Lord is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Sorin from M20 (M20) costing {4}{B}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sorin, Vampire Lord MTG card

Sorin, Vampire Lord

Legendary Planeswalker — Sorin

Card Text

[+1]: Up to one target creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn. [−2]: Sorin deals 4 damage to any target. You gain 4 life. [−8]: Until end of turn, each Vampire you control gains "{T}: Gain control of target creature."

Card Stats

Loyalty: 4 mythic CMC: 6.0 M20 M20 🎨 Chris Rallis

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sorin, Vampire Lord? Basics

Sorin, Vampire Lord is a Legendary Planeswalker — Sorin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Up to one target creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn. [−2]: Sorin deals 4 damage to any target. You gain 4 life. [−8]: Until end of turn, each Vampire you control gains "{T}: Gain control of target creature.""

How much mana does Sorin, Vampire Lord cost to cast? Basics

Sorin, Vampire Lord has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 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.

Sorin, Vampire Lord's mana cost of {4}{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.

Sorin, Vampire Lord has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Sorin, Vampire Lord's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Up to one target creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn. [−2]: Sorin deals 4 damage to any target. You gain 4 life. [−8]: Until end of turn, each Vampire you control gains "{T}: Gain control of target creature.""

What is the current price of Sorin, Vampire Lord? Pricing

Price data for Sorin, Vampire Lord is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Sorin, Vampire Lord? Pricing

You can purchase Sorin, Vampire Lord 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 Sorin, Vampire Lord legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sorin, Vampire Lord in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sorin, Vampire Lord legal in Modern? Legality

Sorin, Vampire Lord is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sorin, Vampire Lord legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sorin, Vampire Lord 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 Sorin, Vampire Lord legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sorin, Vampire Lord is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sorin, Vampire Lord legal in Legacy? Legality

Sorin, Vampire Lord is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sorin, Vampire Lord legal in Vintage? Legality

Sorin, Vampire Lord 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 Sorin, Vampire Lord legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sorin, Vampire Lord 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 Sorin, Vampire Lord from? Details

This printing of Sorin, Vampire Lord is from M20 (M20), with collector number 290.

Sorin, Vampire Lord may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sorin, Vampire Lord's rarity? Details

Sorin, Vampire Lord is a mythic card in M20.

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

Who illustrated Sorin, Vampire Lord? Details

Sorin, Vampire Lord was illustrated by Chris Rallis.

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

What is Sorin, Vampire Lord's starting loyalty? Details

Sorin, Vampire Lord enters the battlefield with 4 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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