The 1995 Magic: The Gathering Fourth Edition Vampire Bats (card #167) is a foundational black creature featuring the Flying ability and a flexible stat-boosting activation.
Vampire Bats
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition
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Released in 1995 as part of the Fourth Edition expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card is identified by the set code 4ED and card number 167. Designed by Anson Maddocks, the card depicts a Creature — Bat with a mana cost of {B} and a power/toughness of 0/1. Its primary mechanical identity revolves around the Flying keyword, allowing it to bypass standard blockers unless opposing creatures also possess Flying or Reach. Additionally, the card includes a activated ability that allows players to spend black mana to increase its power by +1/+0 until end of turn, usable up to twice per turn. This combination of evasion and temporary strength makes it a staple in early black creature strategies. For collectors and players reviewing the 1995 era of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card represents a straightforward yet effective design from the game's foundational years. Its Common rarity and straightforward rules text make it a recognizable piece for those studying the evolution of the game's mechanics. Whether you are building a deck with a focus on low-cost flyers or simply appreciating the historical context of the Fourth Edition release, this card offers a clear example of early creature design.
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Vampire Bats
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{B}
Creature — Bat
0 / 1
B
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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.
"For something is amiss or out of place When mice with wings can wear a human face." —Theodore Roethke, "The Bat"