Laquatus's Champion (VMA #125) is a rare Nightmare Horror from the 2014 Magic: The Gathering Vintage Masters set, featuring a distinctive life-swing mechanic.
Laquatus's Champion
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Vintage Masters
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Laquatus's Champion, identified as card number 125 in the 2014 Magic: The Gathering Vintage Masters (VMA) set, stands out as a formidable six-mana Creature — Nightmare Horror. Designed for the Vintage format, this card delivers a potent life-total manipulation strategy that appeals to players and collectors who appreciate high-impact effects. The card features a striking illustration by Greg Staples, capturing the dark aesthetic synonymous with the set's theme. Its rules text allows the controller to swing life totals significantly upon entry and departure, making it a memorable piece for any Magic: The Gathering collection. Collectors often seek this card for its unique flavor text referencing Chainer, adding narrative depth to its physical presence. Understanding the card's role within the VMA framework helps collectors appreciate its place in the broader Magic: The Gathering canon. Whether building a thematic deck or expanding a vintage library, this card offers both mechanical power and historical significance.
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Laquatus's Champion
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Greg Staples
Card Stock
English
{4}{B}{B}
Creature — Nightmare Horror
6 / 3
B
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When this creature enters, target player loses 6 life. When this creature leaves the battlefield, that player gains 6 life. {B}: Regenerate this creature.
Chainer's dark gift to a darker soul.