Oracle text
At the beginning of your upkeep, this creature deals 1 damage to each opponent. You gain life equal to the damage dealt this way.
Mox strategy
Creeping Bloodsucker excels as a low-cost, repeatable life-drain source, ideal for attrition and incremental advantage in black decks. Strong in multiplayer formats like Commander for consistent damage and lifegain each upkeep. Synergizes with effects that benefit from opponents losing life or gaining you life (e.g., Blood Artist, Zulaport Cutthroat). Supports strategies focused on chip damage, life manipulation, and extending game longevity. Best used in decks aiming for slow, consistent pressure rather than fast aggression.
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Format legality
- standard—
- pioneer—
- modern—
- legacyLegal
- vintageLegal
- commanderLegal
- pauperLegal
- brawlLegal
- historicLegal
- alchemy—
- oathbreakerLegal