Primal Instincts
| Name | Primal Instincts |
|---|---|
| Type | Combat |
| Description | [aus] Strike: dodge. [AUS] Only usable by the acting vampire after the opposing minion has chosen his or her strike. Cancel this acting vampire's strike and choose a new one. |
| Artist | Kevin McCann |
| Set | Sabbat War #101485 |
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| Artists | Kevin McCann |
| Krcg Id | 101485 |
| Blood Cost | 1 |
| Disciplines | aus |
| Legal Since | 1996-10-28 |
| Source Hash | 58dbc87de1db12545b3c28176fa6ab8b978c86b7 |
| Printed Name | Primal Instincts |
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About Primal Instincts
Primal Instincts, Combat, designed by Kevin McCann first released in October 1996 in the set Sabbat and was printed exactly in 2 different ways.
Primal Instincts best fits an **acting-vampire combat deck with superior Auspex** that wants to attack or keep taking actions but needs flexibility: after seeing the opposing minion’s strike, you can switch to a dodge if it is dangerous or to an offensive strike if it is safe. Its drawback is that the superior effect does nothing when you are blocking, while the inferior effect is just a dodge that costs a card and its printed cost. If your vampires have the disciplines, **Majesty** or **Form of Mist** are generally better choices when the goal is to escape combat, because they end it rather than merely avoiding a strike. I would play Primal Instincts only as a niche choice in an action-focused superior-Auspex deck that specifically values changing strikes; it is not a general-purpose combat staple.
Rules
10/08/2026
If the strike is canceled, the rest of the effect is also canceled. [RTR 20040501]
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Frequently asked questions about Primal Instincts
What type of card is Primal Instincts?
Primal Instincts is a Combat card in Vampire: The Eternal Struggle vtes.
What is the effect of Primal Instincts?
[aus] Strike: dodge. [AUS] Only usable by the acting vampire after the opposing minion has chosen his or her strike. Cancel this acting vampire's strike and choose a new one.
What is the original set of Primal Instincts?
Primal Instincts was first released in the set Sabbat, illustrated by Kevin McCann.
What is the legality of Primal Instincts?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Primal Instincts can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.