Sanguine Syphoner

Description

The Sanguine Syphoner is a black Vampire Warlock creature from the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations set, identified by card number 68. This common rarity card carries a mana cost of one black mana and a mana value of two, making it an accessible addition to any deck. As a low-cost creature, it provides immediate board presence with a power and toughness of 1/3, allowing players to deploy it early in the game without sacrificing significant resources. The card's primary ability triggers whenever it attacks, causing each opponent to lose one life while the controller gains one life. This symmetrical life exchange mechanic rewards aggressive playstyles and helps stabilize the player's life total against aggressive strategies. The flavor text references the bogs of Bala Ged, providing context for the vampire's return, though the mechanical focus remains on the life-gain effect. Artwork by Irina Nordsol graces the card, contributing to the visual identity of the Foundations set. The foil treatment adds a premium aesthetic, appealing to collectors who value the tactile and visual distinction of foil cards within the standard common rarity tier. For those building a Foundations collection, the Sanguine Syphoner represents a key component of the black mana base, offering both gameplay utility and collector interest. Its straightforward design and functional text make it a recognizable piece of the 2024 Magic ecosystem.