The 1995 Vampire Bats card from Magic: The Gathering Fourth Edition is a foundational black mana creature for early game collectors.
Vampire Bats
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border
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Released in 1995 as part of the Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border series, Vampire Bats (card number 167) remains a recognizable piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Designed by Anson Maddocks and printed under the set code 4BB, this common creature card features a mana cost of one black mana and serves as a versatile tool for players managing early game resources. Its type line identifies it as a Bat with a power and toughness of 0/1, making its abilities crucial for its utility. The card grants the Flying keyword, allowing it to evade most early-game blockers, while its activated ability lets players boost its power by +1/+0 twice per turn. This flexibility made it a staple in many black-aligned decks during the game's formative years. For collectors, Vampire Bats represents the accessible entry point into vintage Magic: The Gathering collecting. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying early game mechanics, this card offers a tangible connection to the roots of competitive play.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Vampire Bats
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{B}
Creature — Bat
0 / 1
B
Card Text
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Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) {B}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Activate no more than twice each turn.