Name
Pyroblast
Mana Cost
Type
Instant
Set
Oversized League Prizes
Rarity
Rare
Text
Choose one —
• Counter target spell if it's blue.
• Destroy target permanent if it's blue.
Flavor Text
"Just the thing for those pesky water mages."
—Jaya Ballard, task mage
Number
#55
Other Prints
Fifth Edition
Eternal Masters
Ice Age
Mystery Booster 2
Masters Edition
Magic Online Promos
Pro Tour Collector Set
Wizards Play Network 2023
Secret Lair Drop
The Zeta Set
Signature Spellbook: Chandra
Magic Online Theme Decks
World Championship Decks 1997
World Championship Decks 1998
Availability
Paper
Rulings
(04/10/2004)
The decision to counter a spell or destroy a permanent is a decision made on announcement before the target is selected. If the spell is redirected, this mode can't be changed, so only targets of the selected type are valid.
(08/06/2016)
Pyroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a blue one. It checks the color of the target only on resolution.
Artist
Kaja Foglio
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