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Channel Nikachu: Back to Mono-Black Vampires!

Nikachu
December 12, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
We're back to Vampires, but this time utilizing the combo between Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord and Silversmote Ghoul; a Lightning Helix every turn! Modern Vampires are back in action! Lands2 x Cavern of ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Mono-Black Vampires Goes Undefeated!

Nikachu
November 19, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
It's time to give Vampires some attention in Modern. The tribe has hidden power with Kalastria Highborn and  Cordial Vampire. Remember that Cordial Vampire triggers whenever ANY creature dies, including your op... Read More...

MTG Jeff: Competitive Mono-Black Vampires in ELD Standard

MTG JEFF
December 18, 2019
Decklists, Fusion Gaming, MTG Arena, MTG Jeff, Standard
So, I built this just to get my two dailies I needed yesterday on Magic: the Gathering Arena. I needed to play 20 black spells for each and I figured this would be a good way to complete those quickly. Then I w... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Mono Black Vampires in Modern

Nikachu
December 2, 2019
Channel Nikachu
Vampires is a tribe with so many playable that it deserves attention in Modern, Particularly, Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord is incredible in races and has synergy with Bloodghast. The lifelink in this deck will de... Read More...

MTG Jeff: Sorin’s Vampires – Orzhov Vampire Tribal Deck in Historic

MTG JEFF
November 27, 2019
Decklists, Fusion Gaming, MTG Arena
Sorin is still insane in a Vampires deck. And Vampires is still insane as well. If you are looking for a competitive deck for Historic, look no further. The meta is still settling a little though, you may want ... Read More...

MTG Jeff: Sorin’s Vampires – Orzhov Vampire Tribal Deck in M20 Standard

MTG JEFF
July 2, 2019
Decklists, Fusion Gaming, MTG Arena, Standard
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord is INSANE!!! It turns on the Vampire deck like no card has in a long time. Being able to play cards likes Vengeant Vampire, Champion of the Dusk, and Haunt of Hightower on turn 3 is a... Read More...

Jester’s ReCap 24: Annual Re-ReCap

Blake Treleaven
July 17, 2018
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Hello Magic Community, Welcome back to the Jester's ReCap, the place you've been coming for terrible Magic News for an entire year! One year of pissing and moaning and occasionally being funny. To celebrate,... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Dusk Legion Aristocrats

Austen Hoey
January 25, 2018
Pauper Ponderings
This week on Pauper Ponderings we're diving into the tribes of Ixalan! First on the docket, the Dusk Legion Vampires. Using new cards like Dusk Legion Zealot and Martyr of Dusk to fuel sacrifice engines like Bl... Read More...

Casual to Competitive: Updated Standard Vampires

Chris Durupt
March 3, 2017
Casual to Competitive
This time on Casual to Competitive, Chris upgrades his Vampire deck and tries out 2 different variations. Will these versions fare better? You'll have to watch to find out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb... Read More...

Casual to Competitive: Standard Black Red Vampires

Chris Durupt
February 7, 2017
Casual to Competitive
New Standard format means a new play ground for Chris to brew! This time around he looks to get an archetype off the back burner that has been simmering since April, Black Red Vampires. Did Aether Revolt give i... Read More...
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