The Blood Tyrant is a formidable seven-mana Vampire creature from the 2017 Archenemy: Nicol Bolas expansion. Featuring flying and trample, this card offers unique gameplay mechanics that reward strategic upkeep management.
Blood Tyrant
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Archenemy: Nicol Bolas
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The Blood Tyrant enters the battlefield as a formidable seven-mana Vampire creature from the 2017 Archenemy: Nicol Bolas expansion. With a mana value of seven, this card demands significant resource commitment, but its capabilities on the battlefield justify the investment for players seeking powerful late-game threats. The creature boasts a robust 5/5 power and toughness, ensuring it can withstand removal spells and dominate the board. Its dual keywords of flying and trample make it exceptionally difficult to block, allowing it to deal damage directly to opponents or break through defensive lines with ease. Beyond its physical presence, the Blood Tyrant features unique abilities that interact deeply with the game's life total mechanics. During your upkeep, each player loses one life, and you place a +1/+1 counter on this creature for each life lost. This creates a snowball effect where the longer the game goes on, the more powerful the Blood Tyrant becomes, growing in size with every turn. Furthermore, whenever a player loses the game, five additional +1/+1 counters are placed on this creature, reflecting its role as a dominant force in the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas format. This design encourages aggressive strategies that pressure opponents' life totals while simultaneously bolstering your own key asset. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering appreciate the Blood Tyrant for its intricate design and thematic fit within the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas set. As card number 81 in the set, it is a staple for those looking to complete their collection or build decks centered around life-loss synergy. The card's ability to grow stronger over time makes it a memorable piece for any enthusiast of the trading card game. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new collector, the Blood Tyrant represents a compelling addition to your Magic: The Gathering portfolio.
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Blood Tyrant
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Karl Kopinski
Card Stock
English
{4}{U}{B}{R}
Creature — Vampire
5 / 5
B, R, U
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Flying, trample At the beginning of your upkeep, each player loses 1 life. Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature for each 1 life lost this way. Whenever a player loses the game, put five +1/+1 counters on this creature.












