Quick Answer

Blood Lust is a common Instant from 4BB (4BB) costing {1}{R}. Legal in Commander.

Blood Lust MTG card

Blood Lust

Instant

Card Text

If target creature has toughness 5 or greater, it gets +4/-4 until end of turn. Otherwise, it gets +4/-X until end of turn, where X is its toughness minus 1.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 4BB 4BB 🎨 Anson Maddocks

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blood Lust? Basics

Blood Lust is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If target creature has toughness 5 or greater, it gets +4/-4 until end of turn. Otherwise, it gets +4/-X until end of turn, where X is its toughness minus 1."

How much mana does Blood Lust cost to cast? Basics

Blood Lust has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Blood Lust's mana cost of {1}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Blood Lust has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Blood Lust's current oracle text is: "If target creature has toughness 5 or greater, it gets +4/-4 until end of turn. Otherwise, it gets +4/-X until end of turn, where X is its toughness minus 1."

What is the current price of Blood Lust? Pricing

Price data for Blood Lust is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Blood Lust? Pricing

You can purchase Blood Lust from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Blood Lust legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blood Lust in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Blood Lust legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Blood Lust in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Blood Lust legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blood Lust is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Blood Lust legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Blood Lust in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Blood Lust legal in Legacy? Legality

Blood Lust is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Blood Lust legal in Vintage? Legality

Blood Lust is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Blood Lust legal in Pauper? Legality

Blood Lust is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Blood Lust from? Details

This printing of Blood Lust is from 4BB (4BB), with collector number 178.

Blood Lust may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blood Lust's rarity? Details

Blood Lust is a common card in 4BB.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Blood Lust? Details

Blood Lust was illustrated by Anson Maddocks.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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