The 2009 Masters Edition III foil version of Blood Lust (#88) is a red Instant that delivers conditional damage to creatures with high toughness.
Blood Lust
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition III
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Released in 2009 as part of the Masters Edition III set, the Blood Lust trading card is a distinct red Instant that serves as a potent interaction tool against larger threats. Carrying the card number 88 and the ME3 set code, this foil finish adds a layer of collectible appeal to the classic game design. The card costs one generic mana and one red mana to cast, making it accessible and efficient in any deck built around red strategies. The gameplay mechanics of Blood Lust are defined by a conditional effect that targets a single creature. If the targeted creature has a toughness of five or greater, the spell deals a massive four damage while reducing its toughness by four until the end of the turn. This threshold makes it highly effective against large beasts, dragons, and other high-stat creatures that often dominate the board. For creatures with lower toughness, the effect adjusts dynamically, dealing four damage and reducing toughness by an amount equal to the creature's toughness minus one. This ensures that even against smaller targets, the card remains impactful, often resulting in the creature's destruction. The foil treatment of Blood Lust #88 stands out within the set, offering a shimmering finish that enhances its visual presence. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your personal collection of red Instant spells, this card represents a timeless piece of game history.
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Blood Lust
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{R}
Instant
R
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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.






