Flesh & Blood, just like any major TCG, has hundreds of cards, combinations, and decks that players like to combine to see if they can emerge victorious from competitions. However, sometimes, cards are just too powerful or broken to the point that the game isn’t fun anymore.
When cards are banned in Flesh & Blood, it means they just can’t be used in any format. While you and your friends might want to employ them in games behind closed doors, the fact that a card is banned means it’s been deemed too broken to fit in the game any longer. If a card is restricted, that means it can still be used, but only in certain circumstances. These are often explained alongside the restrictions, which is why it pays to know about every banned and restricted card.
All banned and restricted cards in Flesh & Blood for July 2024
Below, I’ve listed every card in Flesh & Blood that has been banned or restricted and why as of July 8, 2024. The next banned and restricted list is due on October 1, 2024.
Banned: Bonds of Ancestry (Yellow) and Bonds of Ancestry (Blue) in Classic Constructed
In this specific circumstance, Legend Story Studios has decided to ban the yellow and blue forms of Bonds of Ancestry in Classic Constructed play. This is an unprecedented ban, but one that’s designed to allow some heroes to rise up and become more viable while tackling a part of the meta-game that’s fast becoming toxic. Yes, it’s mostly down to Zen and the ability to pull off explosive attacks using him.
Unrestricted: Channel Lake Frigid in Living Legend
With Living Legend in a fairly formative state at the time of this list, Legend Story Studios admits that it’s difficult to make sound decisions regarding restrictions and bans. That’s why Channel Lake Frigid is having its restrictions removed for the format.
Previously, the card was restricted alongside Hypothermia, but that move has pushed the game in the opposite direction, making it less enjoyable overall. Channel Lake Frigid aims to balance things out once again without giving players a way to steamroll each other.
Banned: Aether Wildfire, Aether Flare, and Crown of Seeds in Blitz
Crown of Seeds, Aether Flare, and Aether Wildfire have all been banned for Flesh & Blood‘s Blitz format. There doesn’t appear to be too much that’s wrong or dangerous with these cards, but the game is about to get a powerful new set for Wizards with Rosetta.
These bans aim to balance Blitz with these new cards in mind. It’s possible they’ll be added back into play in the future, as with all bans and restrictions, but right now, Legend Story Studios has a plan for this expansion, and it doesn’t involve these three cards. Reorganize your decks now, but be prepared to change them again once you get some decent pulls in September 20224.
Published: Jul 9, 2024 06:56 am