Piercing Bull – Common Stars Cattle | Bible TCG
Updated: Sep 27
Genesis Set Card 19/250
Piercing Bull is a Common Cattle Being from the Stars Age, costing 5 Faith with 5 Strength, 2 Hope, 2 Reach, and 4 Move. It has Zeal, which lets it Challenge immediately.
The Bible Story Behind Piercing Bull
Among the signs in the heavens appears the bull, its horns lowered as it charges forward with irresistible strength. It isn't pictured resting in the field or turning aside from opposition. Its whole form speaks of power advancing toward an appointed mark, declaring that the coming King shall pierce through every force raised against Him.
Within the Stars Age, the bull appears in the portion concerning the second coming of Jesus Christ. The Lord who once submitted Himself to rejection and suffering shall return with power and great glory. The nations shall behold Him, His enemies shall wail, and no rebellion shall withstand the strength of the returning King.
Revelation 1:7 says: "Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen."
The returning King is the very One who was pierced. His wounds identify the Saviour who first gave Himself for sinners, while His coming exposes the guilt of those who rejected Him. The bull's advancing strength carries the card's picture of royal power, bringing Christ's suffering and His approaching victory into the same view.
At His first coming, Jesus allowed wicked men to pierce His hands, His feet, and His side. He endured the cross because He came to bear our sins and accomplish redemption. Yet the One who was wounded in weakness rose from the dead in power, and the Lamb who was pierced is also the Lord who shall judge the nations.
The church doesn't await His appearing as the condemned world will. Jesus has already borne our judgment, fulfilled the law, and delivered us from the wrath to come. We aren't appointed to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, and shall appear with Him when He is revealed in glory.
Piercing Bull Bible TCG Strategy
Piercing Bull is a fast offensive Being. With 5 Strength and Zeal, it can immediately Challenge the Turn it's Created, giving you instant pressure. Its low Hope means it can be removed more easily than some other 5-Cost Beings, but its immediate impact can make up for that weakness.
Synergies
Immediate Pressure: Zeal lets Piercing Bull Challenge immediately, which can surprise your Opponent.
Cattle Synergy: Piercing Bull works well with Cattle support cards such as Lost Lamb.
Direct Challenge Threat: If the lane is open and Piercing Bull isn't Blocked, it can Challenge the Opponent directly and help you Gain Bible Points.
Questions and Answers
Q: Can Piercing Bull Move into a better lane and then use Zeal to Challenge?
A: No. Zeal allows a newly Created Being to Challenge immediately; it doesn't give it permission to Move immediately.
Q: If Piercing Bull is Created into an open lane, how much can an immediate direct Challenge score?
A: With its printed 5 Strength, a successful direct Challenge Gives you 5 Bible Points.
Q: What happens if Light In The Darkness has increased Piercing Bull to 7 Strength before that direct Challenge?
A: It deals its direct Challenge at 7 Strength, Giving you 7 Bible Points.
Q: If an Enemy Being is directly across from Piercing Bull but has Darkness and hasn't Interacted, is it Blocking the lane?
A: No. A Being with Darkness can't Block before it Interacts. If all other requirements for the direct Challenge are met, Piercing Bull can Target and Challenge the Opponent directly through that lane.
Q: What happens if Piercing Bull Challenges a Being with Unclean and both Beings deal Damage?
A: Challenge Damage is simultaneous. Piercing Bull still deals its 5 Damage even if the opposing Being's Unclean then causes Piercing Bull to be Exiled because it was damaged.
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