Smash Instinct

Smash Instinct was released in 2020 as part of Welcome to Rathe, the inaugural booster set for the trading card game Flesh and Blood, designed and published by Legend Story Studios. Created by James White, the game was developed over several years to offer a deep, combat-focused experience that emphasizes the tension of back-and-forth exchanges between heroes. This card serves as a foundational action card for the Brute class, reflecting the core design philosophy of the class which focuses on high-impact, aggressive maneuvers that occasionally come with the risk of discarding cards at random.

The art for the card was produced by the internal Legend Story Studios art team, capturing the raw, visceral aesthetic of the Rathe setting. As a common rarity card, Smash Instinct was designed to provide accessibility and strategic utility for draft and sealed play environments. Upon the game's launch, the set was well-received for its tight mechanical balance and unique resource-pitch system, establishing a dedicated player base that appreciates the tactical nuance required to effectively utilize Brute attacks like this one.