Flames of the Blood Hand is an uncommon Red instant card from the 2010 Magic Online Theme Decks series, identified by card number B16.
Flames of the Blood Hand
2010 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic Online Theme Decks
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Price History
Description
Released in 2010 as part of the Magic Online Theme Decks product line, Flames of the Blood Hand (card number B16) serves as a potent aggressive tool within the Red mana color identity. As an instant card with a mana value of three, it offers immediate impact for collectors and players interested in the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering's digital-exclusive sets. The card's effect deals four damage to a target player or planeswalker, with the critical clause that this damage cannot be prevented, making it a staple for decks focused on direct combat damage strategies. Illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, the card features flavor text that hints at the dark pacts between ogres and oni, adding narrative weight to the mechanical function. The inclusion of a clause preventing life gain further emphasizes the Red archetype's aggressive philosophy. Understanding the nuances of this card helps collectors appreciate the distinct design choices made for the Magic Online Theme Decks series, ensuring accurate valuation and categorization within the broader TCG landscape.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Flames of the Blood Hand
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Uncommon
Aleksi Briclot
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}
Instant
R
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Flames of the Blood Hand deals 4 damage to target player or planeswalker. The damage can't be prevented. If that player or that planeswalker's controller would gain life this turn, that player gains no life instead.
Many ogres extracted blood oaths from the oni they summoned. Others simply extracted blood.