Malakir Familiar (JMP #253) MTG

Malakir Familiar is a uncommon printing from Jumpstart (JMP #253), a Creature — Bat. Illustrated by Alejandro Mirabal.

Card text

Flying, deathtouch

Whenever you gain life, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

"They are deadly, and they are loyal. We can spare them a little blood."
—Harak, Malakir bloodwitch

As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.30 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.

August 25, 2015 — The ability triggers just once for each life-gaining event, whether it’s 1 life from Drana’s Emissary or 7 life from Nissa’s Renewal.
August 25, 2015 — A creature with lifelink dealing combat damage is a single life-gaining event. For example, if two creatures you control with lifelink deal combat damage at the same time, the ability will trigger twice. However, if a single creature with lifelink deals combat damage to multiple creatures, players, and/or planeswalkers at the same time (perhaps because it has trample or was blocked by more than one creature), the ability will trigger only once.
August 25, 2015 — In a Two-Headed Giant game, life gained by your teammate won’t cause the ability to trigger, even though it causes your team’s life total to increase.