If there is one name that comes to (nearly) everyone’s lips when talking about vampires, it is Dracula. Since his first appearance in Bram Stoker’s eponymous novel in 1897, Count Dracula has established himself as one of the most iconic characters in modern popular culture. With WOTC kicking off previews for the vampiric-themed Innistrad: Crimson Vow set this week, it was not a huge surprise that the quintessential vampire would make an appearance.

In fact, a total of 18 cards will make up the The Dracula series in Crimson Vow. Inspired by the original novel rather than the many interpretations and versions seen since the novel first came out, it features not only the prince of darkness but other characters and settings from the original novel. Already unveiled are Mina Harker, Abraham Van Helsing, the Sisters of the Undead as well as Carpathia’s Castle Dracula.

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Much as WOTC first did with the Godzilla series during Ikoria, each card is an alternate version of another card in the set. As far as play is concerned, Count Dracula is effectively the same card as Sorin the Mirthless. The same is true for the other cards. If you’re not familiar with the Godzilla series cards, you can see the name of the original card below the new title. For example, Mina Harker is none other than Thalia, Guardian of Thraben.

The Dracula cards will be available as boxtoppers. Draft, Set and Collector’s Boosters boxes will each come one randomly inserted with one exception. Castle Dracula, an alternate art version of Voldaren Estate, will be be available as a buy-a-box promo through participating local game stores.

Personally, I like that these cards are functionally similar to cards in the set. Christian even has the Mothra, Supersonic Queen version of Luminous Broodmoth. Think of them as much the equivalent of other alternative card designs (like the borderless or extended art versions). They should be reasonably easy to find if you need this particular version but you lose absolutely nothing game-wise by not having any or playing with one of the other versions.