Belligerent Guest

Description

Belligerent Guest is a Common Vampire creature card from the 2021 Innistrad: Crimson Vow expansion, bearing the card number 144 and set code VOW. Illustrated by Darren Tan, this card features a mana cost of {2}{R} and a power/toughness of 3/2. As a red creature, it brings specific mechanical value to Magic: The Gathering gameplay through its Trample ability, allowing excess damage to push through to opponents. The card's secondary ability triggers whenever it deals combat damage to a player, creating a Blood token. This artifact token offers a versatile resource engine, enabling players to pay {1}, tap it, discard a card, and sacrifice the token to draw a card. This mechanic integrates seamlessly with vampire-themed strategies that thrive on card advantage and resource management. Belligerent Guest represents the accessible entry point into this theme, offering straightforward utility without complex restrictions. Its design and rules text reflect the set's focus on creature interactions and token synergies, making it a recognizable piece for enthusiasts of the format. For those building collections around specific sets or creature types, this card serves as a foundational component. The combination of Trample and a draw engine provides tactical depth in casual play, appealing to both new and experienced players who value consistent card flow. Understanding the nuances of token management and combat damage triggers enhances the overall experience of playing with cards from this era of Magic.