What are the abilities of Vampire Nighthawk?

Vampire Nighthawk possesses the keywords Flying, Deathtouch, and Lifelink. This combination allows the creature to bypass ground blockers, destroy other creatures with any amount of damage, and heal the controller for the damage dealt.

What set is this Magic card from?

This card is part of the 2009 DCI Promos subset of Magic: The Gathering. It is designated as card number 33 within that specific promotional collection.

Who illustrated the Vampire Nighthawk card?

The artwork for Vampire Nighthawk was created by Karl Kopinski, whose illustration is featured on this foil promotional release.

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This 2009 Magic: The Gathering DCI Promos release features the Vampire Nighthawk card as card number 33, presented here in a foil finish.

Vampire Nighthawk

2009 • Magic: The Gathering • DCI Promos

2009 Magic: The Gathering DCI Promos

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The 2009 DCI Promos release from Magic: The Gathering includes Vampire Nighthawk as card number 33, a staple creature within the game's lore. This iteration is presented in a foil finish, adding visual distinction for collectors who focus on parallel treatments and promotional subsets. Designed by Karl Kopinski, the card depicts a Vampire Shaman with a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, allowing it to enter the battlefield efficiently while offering significant strategic utility. Vampire Nighthawk is renowned among Magic: The Gathering players for its versatile abilities: Flying, Deathtouch, and Lifelink. These mechanics allow the creature to evade ground-based blockers, eliminate opposing threats regardless of their toughness, and stabilize the controller's life total simultaneously. For TCG enthusiasts, this combination of attributes makes it a historically significant card in various competitive formats over the years. Collecting the DCI Promos subset offers a unique glimpse into the promotional landscape of Magic: The Gathering. Enthusiasts often seek this card to complete specific set collections or to acquire a high-quality foil example of a powerful artifact. The foil treatment enhances its appeal for those who value both the gameplay mechanics and the aesthetic presentation of their Magic: The Gathering archives.

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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

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Year

2009

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

DCI Promos

Card Number

#33

Featured Subject

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Featured

Vampire Nighthawk

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Karl Kopinski

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{1}{B}{B}

Type

Creature — Vampire Shaman

Power / Toughness

2 / 3

Color

Card Text

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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.)