Vampirism Isn't About Petty +1/+1 Counters

Modern* Casual Devotion Lifegain Mono-Black Tribal Vampires

VampiricJace

Creature (18)

• 4x Blood Artist
• 4x Bloodghast
• 3x Gatekeeper of Malakir
• 2x Kalastria Highborn
• 1x Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
• 4x Viscera Seer

Enchantment (6)

• 2x Dark Prophecy
• 1x Exquisite Blood
• 2x Grave Pact
• 1x Sanguine Bond

Land (21)

• 1x Bloodstained Mire
• 2x Cavern of Souls
• 1x Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
• 4x Polluted Delta
• 12x Swamp
• 1x Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

Planeswalker (1)

• 1x Sorin Markov

Instant (3)

• 3x Dash Hopes

Sorcery (11)

• 1x Beseech the Queen
• 1x Damnation
• 2x Exsanguinate
• 2x Sign in Blood
• 2x Spark Harvest
• 3x Thoughtseize

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Sideboard

Sorcery (9)

• 2x Dispossess
• 2x Infinite Obliteration
• 2x Mutilate
• 1x The Elderspell
• 2x Torment of Hailfire

Creature (3)

• 2x Bloodline Keeper  ^Flip
• 1x Captivating Vampire

Instant (3)

• 2x Geth's Verdict
• 1x Surgical Extraction

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Maybeboard

Creature (2)

• 1x Vampire Lacerator
• 1x Vampire Nocturnus

Instant (2)

• 1x Dismember
• 1x Surgical Extraction

Artifact (1)

• 1x Bolas's Citadel

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Introduction

This deck contains my heart and soul. This deck has evolved from the very first deck I ever built. That deck? A / tribal Vampire deck, focused on Vampire Nighthawk and Stromkirk Captain . It was...bad, as me and my other new Magic players had no concept of mana curves, efficiency, or synergy. So, I doubt that it is even containing any of the original cards.

But look at it now. It has slowly evolved, card slot by card slot, into this beauty.

I know this deck could be a lot better if I abandoned its strict Vampire regime, but I won't. It's my bae. It's the evolved from of my first deck. Sorin isn't going anywhere, despite his low-viability. Additionally, modern is not my main format, as I really don't care for it. Just enjoy: it's fun, solidly effective, and flavorful.

"Death not for survival but for vanity and pleasure? This is the decadence I sought to curb."

- Sorin Markov

Gameplay

This deck has three win-cons:

1. Sacrifices to the vampire nobles
2. An exsanguination sacrifice to the gods of Nyx
3. The Blood Bond combo (boring)

Win Con 1

What vampirism is all about, introducing the MVP of the deck: Bloodghast . Provide a sac outlet, like Viscera Seer , and let the landfall commence. The scry from the Seer helps you set up the second part of the deck as well. Additionally, there is effective synergy between Sorin's -3 and the Ghasts, allowing for quick attacks before resac-ing them. Then of course, there is Grave Pact . This enchantment is the primary reason as to why there is little removal in a monoBlack deck, and accelerates the exsanguination that Blood Artist provides, as he is triggered from all creatures from all opponents. When all else fails, damn them all to hell , reap the rewards of the vampire nobles , then regain your bearings quicker than your opponents by repopulating your board state with landfall.

Win Con 2

The second stratagem is simpler to execute and easier to see. It is also your last ditch effort if your aggressive tactic #1 fails There is a lot of devotion among the permanents, like from Sorin , Bloodghast , Grave Pact and the gatekeeper . Simply Exsanguinate with Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx .

Win Con 3

The third strategy? Boring. But its there if you're searching for any opportunity to win: Exquisite Blood + Sanguine Bond . Use Beseech the Queen to piece this combo together.

Combos Listed

• Bloodghast + Viscera Seer + Blood Artist + Grave Pact + Fetch Land : This is more of a mix-and-match interaction. But...yeah. Lots of exsanguination; Lots of removal.
• Bloodghast + Sorin Markov : Hasty Ghasts, yum.
• Exquisite Blood + Sanguine Bond : Oops. I win.
• Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx + Exsanguinate : That's a lot of mana...

Sideboard

The sideboard contains a little bit more fun:

1. Torment of Hailfire : a fun little toy from the new HOU set, that works similar to the Exsanguinate + Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx combo. I replace Exsanguinate when my opponent has many permanents (Planeswalkers, artifacts, enchantments) that my mainboard can't get rid of.
2. Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet , Captivating Vampire , Bloodline Keeper  : When my opponent forces me to become more creature heavy.
3. Geth's Verdict : To combat Uril-Aura like decks.

May the blood you drink be sweet! Suggestions and plus +1's are appreciated!

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Top Ranked	Achieved #15 position overall 9 years ago Achieved #2 position in Modern 5 years ago Achieved #1 position in Modern Casual 5 years ago Achieved #1 position in Modern Lifegain 5 years ago
Date added	10 years
Last updated	4 years
Key combos	Exquisite Blood + Sanguine Bond Exsanguinate + Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Legality	This deck is Modern legal.
Rarity (main - side)	4 - 0 Mythic Rares 23 - 13 Rares 10 - 0 Uncommons 11 - 2 Commons
Cards	60
Avg. CMC	2.38
Tokens	Vampire 2/2 B, Zombie 2/2 B
Folders	Vampire Decks!, Inspiration, Other People's Ideas I Like, legacy worthy decks, Hyvä homma dekkejä, Future Reference, Decks to Try, VAMPIRE, Legacy, Want to Try