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
- $0.22
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 the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed as a thematic instant spell reflecting the aggressive, fire-aligned nature of the red color identity within the Theros block, which drew heavy inspiration from Greek mythology. Mechanically, the card serves as a specialized removal spell intended to punish opponents for playing lower-toughness creatures, bridging the gap between direct damage and board control.
The card’s artwork was rendered by illustrator Daniel Ljunggren, who focused on capturing the visceral intensity of a magical strike. Ljunggren utilized a palette of searing oranges and reds to emphasize the destructive power of the spell. Upon its release, the card saw immediate competitive adoption in the Standard format, where it became a staple tool for aggressive decks looking to disrupt their opponent's development while maintaining offensive pressure.
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