Quick Answer

Vampire of the Dire Moon is a uncommon Creature — Vampire from J25 (J25) costing {B}. Current price: $0.53 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Vampire of the Dire Moon MTG card

Vampire of the Dire Moon

Creature — Vampire

Card Text

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.)

"This place suits me: craven authorities and plentiful prey."

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 J25 J25 🎨 Anna Podedworna
Deathtouch Lifelink

Market Prices

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$0.53
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$1.49
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€1.01
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vampire of the Dire Moon? Basics

Vampire of the Dire Moon is a Creature — Vampire card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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 of the Dire Moon cost to cast? Basics

Vampire of the Dire Moon 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 of the Dire Moon'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 of the Dire Moon 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 of the Dire Moon's current oracle text is: "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 of the Dire Moon? Pricing

The current market price for Vampire of the Dire Moon is approximately $0.53 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.01 EUR.

Where can I buy Vampire of the Dire Moon? Pricing

You can purchase Vampire of the Dire Moon 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 of the Dire Moon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vampire of the Dire Moon in Standard is not available.

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

Is Vampire of the Dire Moon legal in Modern? Legality

Vampire of the Dire Moon is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vampire of the Dire Moon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vampire of the Dire Moon 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 of the Dire Moon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Vampire of the Dire Moon is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Vampire of the Dire Moon legal in Legacy? Legality

Vampire of the Dire Moon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vampire of the Dire Moon legal in Vintage? Legality

Vampire of the Dire Moon 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 of the Dire Moon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vampire of the Dire Moon 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 of the Dire Moon from? Details

This printing of Vampire of the Dire Moon is from J25 (J25), with collector number 504.

Vampire of the Dire Moon may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Vampire of the Dire Moon's rarity? Details

Vampire of the Dire Moon is a uncommon card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Vampire of the Dire Moon? Details

Vampire of the Dire Moon was illustrated by Anna Podedworna.

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 of the Dire Moon's power and toughness? Details

Vampire of the Dire Moon is a 1/1 creature.

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

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