Quick Answer

Vampire Nighthawk is a uncommon Creature — Vampire Shaman from C13 (C13) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Vampire Nighthawk MTG card

Vampire Nighthawk

Creature — Vampire Shaman

Card Text

Flying Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 C13 C13 🎨 Jason Chan
Deathtouch Flying Lifelink

Market Prices

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$0.18
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.30
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€0.23
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (21 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vampire Nighthawk? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)"

How much mana does Vampire Nighthawk cost to cast? Basics

Vampire Nighthawk has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 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 Nighthawk's mana cost of {1}{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.

Vampire Nighthawk has a mana value of 3.0. 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 Nighthawk's current oracle text is: "Flying Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)"

What is the current price of Vampire Nighthawk? Pricing

The current market price for Vampire Nighthawk is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Vampire Nighthawk? Pricing

You can purchase Vampire Nighthawk 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 Nighthawk legal in Standard? Legality

Vampire Nighthawk is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Vampire Nighthawk legal in Modern? Legality

Vampire Nighthawk is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vampire Nighthawk legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vampire Nighthawk 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 Nighthawk legal in Pioneer? Legality

Vampire Nighthawk is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Vampire Nighthawk legal in Legacy? Legality

Vampire Nighthawk is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vampire Nighthawk legal in Vintage? Legality

Vampire Nighthawk 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 Nighthawk legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vampire Nighthawk 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 Vampire Nighthawk from? Details

This printing of Vampire Nighthawk is from C13 (C13), with collector number 97.

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

What is Vampire Nighthawk's rarity? Details

Vampire Nighthawk is a uncommon card in C13.

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

Who illustrated Vampire Nighthawk? Details

Vampire Nighthawk was illustrated by Jason Chan.

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 Nighthawk's power and toughness? Details

Vampire Nighthawk is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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