Light it Up

Light it Up was released in 2021 as part of Tales of Aria, the third expansion set for the Flesh and Blood trading card game developed by Legend Story Studios. Designed to introduce the Elemental talent mechanic, the set expanded the game's strategic depth by requiring players to balance elemental affinities with traditional class identities. As a Majestic-rarity Action card, Light it Up was crafted to support the Elemental Ranger playstyle, specifically synergizing with Lexi, Livewire through its ability to grant go again while incentivizing the strategic management of arrow cards in the arsenal.

The visual identity of the card follows the distinct aesthetic established by the game’s creative team, emphasizing high-fantasy art styles that define the setting of Aria. Illustrators for the set worked to capture the vibrant, chaotic essence of the Elemental talent system, ensuring that the kinetic energy of the card's effect was reflected in its artwork. Upon release, the set was well-received by the competitive community for its complex interplay of mechanics, and Light it Up became a notable component in deck lists that prioritized tempo and iterative combat chains.