# 2022 Magic: The Gathering Jumpstart 2022 #21

> The Creeping Bloodsucker from the 2022 Jumpstart 2022 expansion. This common Vampire creature features a distinct upkeep ability that deals damage and grants life.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2022
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Jumpstart 2022
- **Card Number**: 21
- **Featured**: Creeping Bloodsucker
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Common
- **Mana cost**: {1}{B}
- **Type**: Creature — Vampire
- **Power / Toughness**: 1 / 2
- **Color**: B
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Normal

## Description

The Creeping Bloodsucker is a common Vampire creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Jumpstart 2022 set, identified by card number 21 and set code J22. Illustrated by Antonio José Manzanedo, this card enters the game with a mana cost of {1}{B} and possesses a mana value of 2. As a creature with 1 power and 2 toughness, it offers a low-cost entry point into black mana strategies.

The card’s primary functionality revolves around its upkeep trigger. At the start of its controller's upkeep, the creature deals 1 damage to each opponent. Simultaneously, the controller gains life equal to the total damage dealt by this effect. This mechanic allows players to sustain their resources while applying pressure, making it a functional piece for decks focused on life gain or attrition. The flavor text, attributed to Donya, a village healer, adds narrative context to the creature's predatory nature without altering its mechanical function.

For collectors building their Jumpstart 2022 binder, this card represents a standard component of the set's base checklist. The Jumpstart 2022 release was designed to streamline the drafting experience, and cards like the Creeping Bloodsucker reflect the set's focus on accessible, self-contained gameplay loops. The card pictures the Vampire creature with a mana cost of {1}{B} and power/toughness of 1/2. Its straightforward rules text and iconic creature type make it a recognizable addition to any Magic: The Gathering trading card game enthusiast's inventory.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Creeping Bloodsucker?

The Creeping Bloodsucker has a mana cost of {1}{B}, requiring one generic mana and one black mana to cast. It has a mana value of 2.

### What are the power and toughness of this card?

This Vampire creature has 1 power and 2 toughness. It is a black-colored creature card.

### How does the Creeping Bloodsucker's ability work?

At the beginning of your upkeep, this creature deals 1 damage to each opponent. You gain life equal to the damage dealt this way.

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