Patron of the Vein
Commander 2017 · #20

Patron of the Vein

Patron of the Vein is a Rare Creature — Vampire Shaman from Commander 2017 (20) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.35 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.35
Cardmarket trend €0.84
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Patron of the Vein suits collectors and players working on Commander 2017 who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Patron of the Vein from Commander 2017?

Patron of the Vein is a Creature — Vampire Shaman in Commander 2017 numbered 20. Mana cost {4}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Patron of the Vein (20) is a format-relevant Creature — Vampire Shaman in Commander 2017 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Patron of the Vein worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.35 for Patron of the Vein. Low and high spread runs $0.35 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.84; Normal: $0.35. This printing is from Commander 2017. Collector number 20 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCommander 2017
Number20
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.35
Cardmarket EUR€0.84
cardmarket $0.84
Normal $0.35

Card stats

ColorsB
Power4

How collectible is Patron of the Vein?

Patron of the Vein is a Rare printing in Commander 2017. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Commander 2017. Collector number 20 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

What are the key details for Patron of the Vein?

Patron of the Vein lists as Creature — Vampire Shaman with keywords Flying. Artist: Tommy Arnold. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2017. Collector number 20 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Patron of the Vein (20) is a format-relevant Creature — Vampire Shaman in Commander 2017 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Patron of the Vein is catalogued as Rare Creature — Vampire Shaman in Commander 2017, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.35 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.84; Normal: $0.35).
  • Mana cost {4}{B}{B} and type line Creature — Vampire Shaman help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.35 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Patron of the Vein from Commander 2017?

Patron of the Vein is a Rare Creature — Vampire Shaman from Commander 2017 numbered 20 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Patron of the Vein worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.35 for ungraded Patron of the Vein. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Patron of the Vein?

Patron of the Vein is catalogued as Rare in Commander 2017. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Patron of the Vein legal in Commander or Standard?

Patron of the Vein shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Patron of the Vein near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.35. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.