Quick Answer

Go for Blood is a common Sorcery from IKO (IKO) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Go for Blood MTG card

Go for Blood

Sorcery

Card Text

Target creature you control fights target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.) Cycling {1} ({1}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Lukka's bond provided not only friendship, but also the most powerful weapon in his arsenal.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Chris Rallis
Cycling Fight

Market Prices

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$0.02
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TCGPlayer
$0.15
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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Cardmarket
€0.21
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Go for Blood? Basics

Go for Blood is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature you control fights target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.) Cycling {1} ({1}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

How much mana does Go for Blood cost to cast? Basics

Go for Blood 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.

Go for Blood'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.

Go for Blood 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.

Go for Blood's current oracle text is: "Target creature you control fights target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.) Cycling {1} ({1}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

What is the current price of Go for Blood? Pricing

The current market price for Go for Blood is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Go for Blood? Pricing

You can purchase Go for Blood 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.

Go for Blood normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.15

Is Go for Blood legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Go for Blood legal in Modern? Legality

Go for Blood is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Go for Blood legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Go for Blood 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 Go for Blood legal in Pioneer? Legality

Go for Blood is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Go for Blood legal in Legacy? Legality

Go for Blood is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Go for Blood legal in Vintage? Legality

Go for Blood 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 Go for Blood legal in Pauper? Legality

Go for Blood 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 Go for Blood from? Details

This printing of Go for Blood is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 122.

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

What is Go for Blood's rarity? Details

Go for Blood is a common card in IKO.

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

Who illustrated Go for Blood? Details

Go for Blood was illustrated by Chris Rallis.

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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