Soul Bleed

Description

The Magic: The Gathering trading card game card Soul Bleed, designated as card number 113 in the Magic 2010 base set, is a Common rarity enchantment released in 2009. This card is an Aura subtype that requires the player to attach it to a creature to resolve its continuous effect. The mana cost to cast this spell is {2}{B}, resulting in a mana value of 3 and placing it firmly within the black color identity of the game. Mechanically, Soul Bleed functions as a attrition tool. When enchanted onto a creature, the card triggers at the beginning of the upkeep of the enchanted creature's controller. At that moment, that player loses 1 life. This creates a steady drain on the opponent's resources, making it a strategic choice for decks focused on long-game attrition or life total manipulation. The card's printed flavor text reads, "Whether the end comes swift or slow, it always comes too soon." The visual presentation of this card was created by artists Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, whose work defines the aesthetic of the M10 set code. Collectors targeting the base checklist for Magic 2010 often seek out this card number to complete their sets. As a Common card, it is a staple in the base distribution, appearing frequently in boosters from the set. Understanding the specific rules text for Soul Bleed is essential for players integrating it into their decks. The Aura remains on the battlefield as long as the enchanted creature remains, maintaining the life loss effect until the Aura is removed or the creature leaves play. This interaction is a core component of how Aura enchantments function within the Magic: The Gathering rules system. Released in 2009 as part of the Magic 2010 base set, Soul Bleed is a black Enchantment — Aura with a mana cost of {2}{B}. The card enchants a creature and causes its controller to lose 1 life at the beginning of their upkeep. Illustrated by Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, this Common card (M10 #113) is a standard component of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.