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Patron of the Vein
CREATURE — VAMPIRE SHAMAN Rare
Commander 2017 EDHREC #3,537
$0.30
+7.1%
7 days
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Patron of the Vein Price Summary
Patron of the Vein's current headline price is $0.30.
Patron of the Vein Printings & Prices
3 printings
Patron of the Vein has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Patron of the Vein: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | VOC #135 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LCC #207 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C17 #20 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Patron of the Vein Rules Text & Legality
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When this creature enters, destroy target creature an opponent controls.
Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, exile it and put a +1/+1 counter on each Vampire you control.
Patron of the Vein is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Patron of the Vein Rulings
3 most recent
- Aug 25, 2017 Destroying a creature with Patron of the Vein's first ability causes its last ability to trigger if Patron of the Vein is still on the battlefield.
- Aug 25, 2017 If Patron of the Vein and a creature an opponent controls die simultaneously (perhaps because they fought or were in combat together), Patron of the Vein's last ability triggers, but Patron of the Vein won't be on the battlefield as that ability resolves. It can't be saved by the +1/+1 counter that would have been put on it. The same is true of any other Vampires you control that die at the same time. Your remaining Vampires will each get a +1/+1 counter.
- Aug 25, 2017 Patron of the Vein's last ability puts a +1/+1 counter on each Vampire you control, including itself, even if the creature that died can't be exiled (most likely because it was a token).
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Patron of the Vein has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCC #207 | 2023-11-17 | Rare | Standard | — |
| VOC #135 | 2021-11-19 | Rare | Standard | — |
| C17 #20 | 2017-08-25 | Rare | Standard | — |
LCC #207 
VOC #135 Patron of the Vein in Commander
Patron of the Vein is the #3,537 most-played card on EDHREC, down 114 places over the last 30 days.
Patron of the Vein FAQ
How much is Patron of the Vein worth?
Patron of the Vein is worth about $0.30 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Patron of the Vein legal in Commander?
Yes — Patron of the Vein is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Patron of the Vein been reprinted?
Yes — Patron of the Vein has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Patron of the Vein cheap?
Patron of the Vein trades at about $0.30 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.