Bloodletter of Aclazotz — Magic: The Gathering card

Bloodletter of Aclazotz

{1}{B}{B}{B}
Creature — Vampire Demon

Flying

If an opponent would lose life during your turn, they lose twice that much life instead. (Damage causes loss of life.)

*Its very presence rips old wounds open to bleed anew.*

Power/Toughness: 2/4

Set The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
Rarity Mythic Rare
Mana Value 4
Artist Antonio José Manzanedo
Collector # 92
Scryfall

Why Play Bloodletter of Aclazotz

The quadruple mana cost makes this a dedicated black deck card, but the payoff is immense for aggressive strategies focused on direct damage. Any burn spell, drain effect, or combat damage becomes twice as lethal when cast on your turn, turning modest life loss into game-ending pressure. The flying body provides a reliable 4-turn clock while enabling the doubling effect through combat damage. Best suited for midrange black decks that can afford the mana investment while leveraging multiple sources of life loss.

Format Notes

Commander represents the strongest format for this effect, where multiplayer games provide numerous opportunities to capitalize on the life-doubling ability across multiple opponents. Standard and Pioneer see occasional play in mono-black or heavy black builds, though the restrictive mana cost limits widespread adoption. The card has maintained steady value since release with no ban considerations, as the mana requirements provide sufficient constraint on its power level across competitive formats.

Combos & Synergies

Gray Merchant of Asphodel becomes devastating with the doubling effect, often draining tables for lethal damage in multiplayer games. Exquisite Blood creates an immediate win condition when opponents lose any amount of life during your turn, as the doubled loss triggers infinite life gain and drain. Burnt Offering and similar ritual effects help overcome the steep mana cost while contributing to the life loss theme, making explosive turns possible in dedicated combo builds.

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Creature Flying Standard Modern Pioneer