The Queen's Bay Paladin is a Vampire Knight creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos set.
Queen's Bay Paladin
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos
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The Queen's Bay Paladin, designated as card number 115p, is a distinct artifact within Magic: The Gathering's 2023 The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos series. Designed by Slawomir Maniak, this five-mana Vampire Knight features a black mana identity and a power/toughness of 5/4. Its gameplay centers on a unique ability that triggers upon entering the battlefield or attacking, allowing the controller to return a target Vampire card from their graveyard to play with a finality counter. This mechanic introduces a strategic layer where exiling creatures upon death adds a permanent consequence to the card's presence on the battlefield. Collectors often seek out cards from promotional sets like The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos to diversify their portfolios or complete specific thematic collections. The Queen's Bay Paladin appeals to those interested in vampire tribal strategies or unique card art from this era. As a rare creature, it represents a specific moment in Magic's design history, offering both aesthetic and mechanical interest. Whether used in casual play or studied for its intricate rules interaction, this card holds a place among enthusiasts of the trading card game.
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Queen's Bay Paladin
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Slawomir Maniak
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}{B}
Creature — Vampire Knight
5 / 4
B
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Whenever this creature enters or attacks, return up to one target Vampire card from your graveyard to the battlefield with a finality counter on it. You lose life equal to its mana value. (If a creature with a finality counter on it would die, exile it instead.)