Welcome to the AppalachiaTCG Flesh and Blood Ban List resource. Below is the latest information on banned cards, Living Legend heroes, and format legality as of September 2024. Stay informed to ensure your decks are tournament-ready!
Card Legality Overview
At Appalachia TCG, we know how important it is to maintain a fair, competitive environment for Flesh and Blood players. The game’s revolving card legality system helps balance formats while keeping the metagame fresh. Here’s what you need to know:
- New Card Legality: Cards from new products become legal on the official release date.
- Special Use Promos: Not allowed in Classic Constructed, Blitz, Living Legend, or Commoner formats.
- Living Legend Status: Heroes that have earned enough Living Legend points rotate out of regular constructed formats and become exclusive to the Living Legend format.
Flesh and Blood TCG Ban List by Format
1. Classic Constructed (CC)
Classic Constructed includes most Flesh and Blood cards but excludes young heroes, Living Legend heroes, banned cards, and special use promos.
Living Legend Heroes & Weapons:
- Bravo, Star of the Show
- Briar, Warden of Thorn (Rosetta Thorn)
- Chane, Bound by Shadow (Galaxxi Black)
- Dromai, Ash Artist (Storm of Sandikai)
- Iyslander, Stormbind (Kraken’s Aethervein)
- Lexi, Livewire (Voltaire, Strike Twice)
- Oldhim, Grandfather of Eternity (Winter’s Wail)
- Prism, Sculptor of Arc Light (Luminaris)
Banned Cards:
- Art of War (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
- Awakening
- Ball Lightning
- Belittle
- Berserk
- Bloodsheath Skeleta
- Bonds of Ancestry (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
- Cash In (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
- Crown of Seeds
- Drone of Brutality
- Duskblade
- Orihon of Mystic Tenets (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
- Plunder Run
- Stubby Hammerers
- Tome of Aetherwind (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
- Tome of Divinity (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
- Tome of Fyendal (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
- Tome of Firebrand (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
2. Blitz
Blitz is a fast-paced format where players use young heroes. Cards that are legal in Blitz must follow strict format rules.
Living Legend Heroes & Weapons:
- Briar (Rosetta Thorn)
- Chane (Galaxxi Black)
- Dash (Teklo Plasma Pistol)
- Ira, Crimson Haze (Edge of Autumn)
- Iyslander (Kraken’s Aethervein)
- Kano (Crucible of Aetherweave)
- Kassai, Cintari Sellsword
- Oldhim (Winter’s Wail)
- Viserai (Nebula Blade)
- Zen (Tiger Taming Khakkara)
Banned Cards:
- Aether Flare
- Aether Wildfire
- Art of War (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
- Awakening
- Ball Lightning
- Berserk
- Bloodsheath Skeleta
- Bonds of Ancestry (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
- Cash In (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
- Crown of Seeds
- Drone of Brutality
- Duskblade
- Heartened Cross Strap
- Mask of the Pouncing Lynx
- Orihon of Mystic Tenets (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
- Snapback
- Stubby Hammerers
- Tome of Aetherwind (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
- Tome of Divinity (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
- Tome of Fyendal (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
- Tome of Firebrand (Banned from Sep 9, 2024)
3. Living Legend
The Living Legend format includes all cards, but with some restrictions. Heroes that reach Living Legend status rotate into this format.
Banned Cards: None
Restricted Cards (1 copy per deck):
- Awakening
- Bonds of Ancestry (Restricted from Sep 9, 2024)
- Crippling Crush
- Hypothermia
- Oaken Old
- Star Struck
- Warmonger’s Diplomacy
4. Commoner
Commoner is a fun, casual format featuring young heroes and only cards printed as commons or tokens, with a few exceptions.
Banned Cards:
- Amulet of Ice
- Ball Lightning
- Belittle
- Stubby Hammerers
5. Ultimate Pit Fight (UPF)
UPF is a multiplayer casual format where players can use almost any card in Flesh and Blood.
Banned Cards:
- Go Bananas (Banned in official events, but allowed for social play)
- Yorick, Weaver of Tales (Banned in official events, but allowed for social play)
Stay Updated on Flesh and Blood Card Legality
Check back often for updates to the ban list, Living Legend rotations, and format changes to keep your decks ready for any tournament or casual event!
For more details on the latest rulings, visit the official Flesh and Blood TCG Rules Center or stay tuned here at Appalachia TCG.
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