The Blood Researcher is a Common creature card from the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Strixhaven: School of Mages, valued for its life-gain synergy.
Blood Researcher
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Strixhaven: School of Mages
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Released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion, the Blood Researcher is a distinct Common card identified by number 166. Illustrated by Cristi Balanescu, this Vampire Druid creature operates with a mana cost of {1}{B}{G} and boasts a power and toughness of 2/2. Its primary appeal lies in its Menace ability, which requires opposing players to block it with two or more creatures, making it a challenging obstacle in combat. Beyond its defensive utility, the Blood Researcher offers significant offensive potential through its triggered ability: whenever you gain life, you may place a +1/+1 counter on it. This mechanic makes the card a favorite among collectors who enjoy building life-gain centric decks or completing the Strixhaven set. For investors and hobbyists tracking the growth of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game market, cards like this one from the STX set code era represent an accessible entry point into modern TCG collecting. The Blood Researcher remains a functional and thematic piece of the Strixhaven universe, appealing to those who appreciate strategic depth alongside set completionism.
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Blood Researcher
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Cristi Balanescu
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}{G}
Creature — Vampire Druid
2 / 2
B, G
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Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
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