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Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter is a rare Legendary Creature — Vampire from CMD (CMD) costing {4}{W}{B}{B}. Current price: $1.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter MTG card

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter

Legendary Creature — Vampire

Card Text

Flying, lifelink Sacrifice a creature: Put X +1/+1 counters on Vish Kal, where X is the sacrificed creature's power. Remove all +1/+1 counters from Vish Kal: Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn for each +1/+1 counter removed this way.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 7.0 CMD CMD 🎨 Michael C. Hayes
Flying Lifelink

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter? Basics

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter is a Legendary Creature — Vampire card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, lifelink Sacrifice a creature: Put X +1/+1 counters on Vish Kal, where X is the sacrificed creature's power. Remove all +1/+1 counters from Vish Kal: Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn for each +1/+1 counter removed this way."

How much mana does Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter cost to cast? Basics

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter has a mana cost of {4}{W}{B}{B}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter's mana cost of {4}{W}{B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter has a mana value of 7.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter's current oracle text is: "Flying, lifelink Sacrifice a creature: Put X +1/+1 counters on Vish Kal, where X is the sacrificed creature's power. Remove all +1/+1 counters from Vish Kal: Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn for each +1/+1 counter removed this way."

What is the current price of Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter? Pricing

The current market price for Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter is approximately $1.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.59 EUR.

Where can I buy Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter? Pricing

You can purchase Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter legal in Legacy? Legality

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter legal in Vintage? Legality

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter from? Details

This printing of Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter is from CMD (CMD), with collector number 234.

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter's rarity? Details

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter is a rare card in CMD.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter? Details

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter was illustrated by Michael C. Hayes.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter's power and toughness? Details

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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