Name
Pyroblast
Mana Cost
Type
Instant
Set
Magic Online Theme Decks
Rarity
Uncommon
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
#B24
Other Prints
Fifth Edition
Eternal Masters
Ice Age
Mystery Booster 2
Masters Edition
Oversized League Prizes
Magic Online Promos
Pro Tour Collector Set
Wizards Play Network 2023
Secret Lair Drop
The Zeta Set
Signature Spellbook: Chandra
World Championship Decks 1997
World Championship Decks 1998
Legal Formats
Commander | Duel | Legacy | Oathbreaker | Pauper | Pauper Commander | Premodern | Vintage
Availability
Magic Online
Rulings
(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.
(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.
Artist
Kaja Foglio
Translations
