BloodthirstBloodthirst is a static ability. “Bloodthirst N” means “If an opponent was dealt damage this turn, this permanent enters with N +1/+1 counters on it.”
“Bloodthirst X” is a variant of the bloodthirst ability. “Bloodthirst X” means “This permanent enters with X +1/+1 counters on it, where X is the total damage your opponents have been dealt this turn.”
If an object has multiple instances of bloodthirst, each applies separately. (CR 702.54) 1 (If an opponent was dealt damage this turn, this creature enters with a +1/+1
counterTo counter a spell or ability is to cancel it: remove it from the stack without resolving it. A counter on an object or player is instead a marker that changes characteristics or interacts with rules or abilities; for example, a +1/+1 counter modifies a creature’s power and toughness. (CR 701.6; 122.1) on it.)
FlankingFlanking is a triggered ability that triggers during the declare blockers step. (See rule 509, “Declare Blockers Step.”) “Flanking” means “Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a creature without flanking, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.”
If a creature has multiple instances of flanking, each triggers separately. (CR 702.25) (Whenever a creature without
flankingFlanking is a triggered ability that triggers during the declare blockers step. (See rule 509, “Declare Blockers Step.”) “Flanking” means “Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a creature without flanking, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.”
If a creature has multiple instances of flanking, each triggers separately. (CR 702.25) blocks this creature, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.)