Quick Answer

Vampire Neonate is a common Creature — Vampire from FDN (FDN) costing {B}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Vampire Neonate MTG card

Vampire Neonate

Creature — Vampire

Card Text

{2}, {T}: Each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

One day, they may be paragons of deadly elegance. For the moment, they possess nothing but thirst.

Card Stats

0/3 common CMC: 1.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Daarken

Market Prices

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$0.14
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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€0.20
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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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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vampire Neonate? Basics

Vampire Neonate is a Creature — Vampire card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, {T}: Each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life."

How much mana does Vampire Neonate cost to cast? Basics

Vampire Neonate has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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.

Vampire Neonate's mana cost of {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.

Vampire Neonate has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Vampire Neonate's current oracle text is: "{2}, {T}: Each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Vampire Neonate? Pricing

The current market price for Vampire Neonate is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Vampire Neonate? Pricing

You can purchase Vampire Neonate 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 Vampire Neonate legal in Standard? Legality

Vampire Neonate is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Vampire Neonate legal in Modern? Legality

Vampire Neonate is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vampire Neonate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vampire Neonate 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 Vampire Neonate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Vampire Neonate is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Vampire Neonate legal in Legacy? Legality

Vampire Neonate is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vampire Neonate legal in Vintage? Legality

Vampire Neonate 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 Vampire Neonate legal in Pauper? Legality

Vampire Neonate 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 Vampire Neonate from? Details

This printing of Vampire Neonate is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 531.

Vampire Neonate may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Vampire Neonate's rarity? Details

Vampire Neonate 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 Vampire Neonate? Details

Vampire Neonate was illustrated by Daarken.

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

What is Vampire Neonate's power and toughness? Details

Vampire Neonate is a 0/3 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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