Introducing the Lost Caverns of Ixalan Blood Rites Precon
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Blood Rites Precon is a powerful Commander deck in Magic: The Gathering that focuses on the Legion of Dusk, a group of vampires. This preconstructed deck introduces two new commanders and eight rare cards that enhance the vampire theme.
New Commanders: Clavileño, First of the Blessed and Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
The Blood Rites Precon features two unique commanders. Clavileño, First of the Blessed is a vampire cleric who can convert another vampire into a demon when attacking. When the converted vampire dies, it creates a powerful vampire demon token. Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher is a vampire soldier who gains power and toughness whenever any player sacrifices a permanent. When Carmen attacks, you can bring a sacrificed permanent back from the graveyard to the battlefield.
New Rare Cards: Enhancing the Vampire Theme
The Blood Rites Precon introduces eight new rare cards that strengthen the vampire theme:
1. Elenda’s Hierophant: A flying vampire cleric that grows in power with +1/+1 counters whenever you gain life. When it dies, it creates 1/1 tokens.
2. Master of Dark Rites: A one-drop creature that acts as a ramp by producing three black mana when sacrificed. Useful for decks that rely on sacrifice strategies.
3. Redemption Choir: A lifelink vampire cleric that triggers the “Coven” mechanic to reanimate creatures. Can be powerful when the condition is met.
4. Charismatic Conqueror: A two-drop vampire with vigilance that disrupts opponents’ board states. Forces artifacts or creatures to enter tapped or creates a 1/1 lifelink token.
5. March of the Canonized: A white enchantment that utilizes the “Devotion” mechanic to create 4/3 flying tokens. Great for recovering after a board wipe.
6. Dusk Legion Sergeant: A two-drop vampire soldier with menace. Its ability can protect another vampire and trigger death triggers twice.
7. Promise of Aclazotz: A two-drop adventure enchantment that offers a sorcery spell called Foul Rebirth. It provides a 4/3 flying token in exchange for a vampire, perfect for sacrifice decks.
8. Order of Sacred Dusk: A powerful vampire knight with convoke and exalted abilities. Can be played early with flying, lifelink, and haste.
Conclusion
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Blood Rites Precon is a must-have for vampire enthusiasts in Magic: The Gathering Commander. With its new commanders and rare cards, it offers exciting gameplay and enhances the power of vampire-themed decks. Whether you prefer demonic conversions or reanimating sacrificed permanents, this preconstructed deck has something for every vampire player.
Source: DOTESPORTS
