The Malakir Bloodwitch is a five-mana Vampire Shaman creature from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Commander release, featuring flying and life-gain effects.
Malakir Bloodwitch
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $4.19 | Unknown | Guide Estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source Observation Date Unavailable |
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $4.19 to $4.61 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 13, 2026: -9.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts. | ||||
Raw / Ungraded
$4.19- Comps
- Unknown
- Source
Guide Estimate
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)- Price Date
- Source Observation Date Unavailable
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $4.19 to $4.61 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 13, 2026: -9.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
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Description
The Malakir Bloodwitch is a five-mana Vampire Shaman creature from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Commander release, designed to leverage the color black’s affinity for life manipulation. With a mana value of five, this card demands careful resource management but rewards players with significant board presence and life total advantages. The creature possesses flying, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers, and protection from white, which shields it from common removal spells and combat damage from white sources. Upon entering the battlefield, the Bloodwitch triggers an effect that forces each opponent to lose life equal to the number of Vampires the controller controls. Simultaneously, the controller gains life equal to the total amount lost by opponents. This dual effect makes the card particularly potent in decks that aggressively populate the board with Vampire tokens or other Vampire creatures, turning the subject’s presence into a substantial life gain engine. The card’s design emphasizes synergy with tribal Vampire strategies, encouraging builders to include multiple Vampire units to maximize its impact. As part of the Commander product line, the Malakir Bloodwitch serves as a staple for players looking to build thematic decks centered around the Vampire subtype. Its rarity as a rare card ensures it stands out within the set, appealing to collectors who appreciate powerful artifacts for their constructed formats. The card’s abilities encourage strategic depth, requiring players to balance aggressive plays with defensive life totals. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this creature offers a compelling combination of evasion, protection, and value generation, making it a notable inclusion for those focused on Vampire tribal archetypes. The artwork by Shelly Wan complements the card’s dark fantasy aesthetic, capturing the essence of the Malakir clan's sinister nature.
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Card Details
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Malakir Bloodwitch
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Shelly Wan
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}{B}
Creature — Vampire Shaman
4 / 4
B
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Flying, protection from white When this creature enters, each opponent loses life equal to the number of Vampires you control. You gain life equal to the life lost this way.
