Patron of the Vein

Description

Patron of the Vein is a 2021 Magic: The Gathering card from the Crimson Vow Commander subset, designed by Tommy Arnold. As a Vampire Shaman creature, this card offers a distinct strategic option for players building decks within the Commander format. The card’s design features a mana cost of {4}{B}{B} and a mana value of 6, positioning it as a mid-to-late game threat that demands careful resource management. The card’s identity is defined by its potent abilities. It possesses flying, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers and strike directly at opponents. Upon entering the battlefield, it can destroy a target creature an opponent controls, providing immediate removal. Furthermore, its passive ability creates a snowball effect: whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, that creature is exiled, and each Vampire you control receives a +1/+1 counter. This mechanic rewards players for maintaining a board presence of Vampire tokens or creatures, turning the card into a scalable threat that grows stronger as the game progresses. Collectors value this card for its thematic fit within the Crimson Vow expansion, which explores gothic horror and undead motifs. The Commander subset specifically targets the casual, multiplayer format, making this card an attractive choice for those who enjoy tribal strategies centered around the Vampire subtype. Its ability to control the board while simultaneously buffing your own army makes it a versatile piece for any vampire-focused deck. Whether for competitive play or collection, Patron of the Vein represents a key component of the Crimson Vow era's strategic landscape.