Searing Blood
Born of the Gods 111 • uncommon
- Set
- Born of the Gods
- Collector number
- 111
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Daniel Ljunggren
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Searing Blood deals 2 damage to target creature. When that creature dies this turn, Searing Blood deals 3 damage to the creature's controller.
Purphoros's blessing: sometimes a boon, sometimes a bane. Always ablaze.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Searing Blood was released in 2014 as part of the Born of the Gods expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As an uncommon red instant, it was designed to provide efficient creature removal that also punished the opponent, fitting the aggressive, burn-oriented playstyle traditionally associated with the color red. Its inclusion in this set was timed to support the Theros block's enchantment-heavy and heroic-focused mechanics, offering players a way to disrupt their opponents' board presence while directly impacting their life total.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han, who utilized a vivid, intense color palette to emphasize the destructive nature of the spell. The design was intended to feel impactful and visceral, capturing a moment of sudden combustion. Upon its release, it became a staple in various competitive formats, particularly in red-based decks, because of its dual utility as a removal spell and a way to reach the opponent. It remains well-regarded by players for its efficiency and clear strategic role.
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