Pyroblast
| Name | Pyroblast |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Choose one — • Counter target spell if it's blue. • Destroy target permanent if it's blue. |
| Flavor | "Just the thing for those pesky water mages." —Jaya Ballard, task mage |
| Artist | Joseph Meehan |
| Set | Mystery Booster 2 #198 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
About Pyroblast
Pyroblast, Instant, designed by Kaja Foglio first released in June 1995 in the set Ice Age and was printed exactly in 18 different ways. It see play in 4 formats: Pauper, Legacy, Vintage and Commander. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 152.47.
A deck that focuses on aggressive red spell-based strategies would benefit from including Pyroblast in its arsenal, as it provides versatile answers to blue spells and permanents. However, in a competitive environment, Red Elemental Blast is generally considered a more efficient option due to its lower mana cost and broader range of targets, making it a more popular choice for sideboard tech against blue-heavy decks. Pyroblast could still see play as a budget alternative or in specific metagames where its flexibility is particularly valuable.
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Rules
10/04/2004
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.
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 | TCG Player |  16 uni.
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 | Card Kingdom |  113 uni.
| 14.99 | Visit store |
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 | Printing proxies | $ 0.75 | Visit store |
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| Date | Minimum price | Median price | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-24 | 84.00 ZAR | 116.82 ZAR | 38 |
| 2024-08-26 | 84.03 ZAR | 115.61 ZAR | 49 |
| 2024-09-02 | 84.03 ZAR | 117.24 ZAR | 53 |
| 2024-09-09 | 80.17 ZAR | 118.08 ZAR | 43 |
| 2024-09-16 | 83.17 ZAR | 117.42 ZAR | 37 |
| 2024-09-23 | 79.92 ZAR | 117.22 ZAR | 37 |
| 2024-09-30 | 75.09 ZAR | 112.28 ZAR | 43 |
| 2024-10-07 | 74.14 ZAR | 113.91 ZAR | 83 |
| 2024-10-14 | 74.26 ZAR | 116.39 ZAR | 43 |
| 2024-10-21 | 74.96 ZAR | 116.67 ZAR | 46 |
| 2024-10-28 | 74.91 ZAR | 115.86 ZAR | 30 |
| 2024-11-06 | 69.51 ZAR | 118.20 ZAR | 36 |
| 2024-11-11 | 65.69 ZAR | 115.97 ZAR | 33 |
| 2024-11-18 | 68.73 ZAR | 117.70 ZAR | 40 |
| 2024-11-25 | 70.55 ZAR | 117.84 ZAR | 24 |
| 2024-12-02 | 81.80 ZAR | 120.78 ZAR | 30 |
| 2024-12-09 | 84.03 ZAR | 121.93 ZAR | 61 |
| 2024-12-19 | 84.03 ZAR | 121.93 ZAR | 35 |
| 2024-12-23 | 84.03 ZAR | 121.93 ZAR | 34 |
| 2024-12-30 | 84.03 ZAR | 121.93 ZAR | 17 |
| 2025-01-01 | 84.03 ZAR | 121.93 ZAR | 17 |
| 2025-01-06 | 84.03 ZAR | 121.93 ZAR | 18 |
| 2025-01-13 | 84.03 ZAR | 121.93 ZAR | 52 |
| 2025-01-20 | 84.03 ZAR | 121.93 ZAR | 56 |
| 2025-01-27 | 84.03 ZAR | 121.93 ZAR | 39 |
| 2025-02-03 | 84.03 ZAR | 121.93 ZAR | 38 |
| 2025-02-10 | 92.18 ZAR | 122.86 ZAR | 50 |
| 2025-02-18 | 86.78 ZAR | 119.62 ZAR | 50 |
| 2025-04-27 | 90.30 ZAR | 134.68 ZAR | 39 |
| 2025-04-28 | 89.60 ZAR | 136.57 ZAR | 39 |
| 2025-05-06 | 88.24 ZAR | 139.29 ZAR | 43 |
| 2025-05-12 | 87.57 ZAR | 144.26 ZAR | 54 |
| 2025-05-19 | 85.43 ZAR | 148.15 ZAR | 131 |
| 2025-05-28 | 87.77 ZAR | 149.22 ZAR | 41 |
| 2025-06-03 | 87.91 ZAR | 150.05 ZAR | 56 |
| 2025-06-10 | 87.32 ZAR | 149.10 ZAR | 31 |
| 2025-06-17 | 84.08 ZAR | 150.46 ZAR | 50 |
| 2025-06-23 | 83.21 ZAR | 150.44 ZAR | 63 |
| 2025-07-01 | 56.71 ZAR | 142.10 ZAR | 50 |
| 2025-07-08 | 72.19 ZAR | 149.97 ZAR | 36 |
| 2025-07-15 | 74.04 ZAR | 138.78 ZAR | 46 |
| 2025-07-22 | 85.09 ZAR | 147.73 ZAR | 32 |
| 2025-07-29 | 84.79 ZAR | 159.07 ZAR | 52 |
| 2025-08-05 | 84.44 ZAR | 162.42 ZAR | 51 |
| 2025-08-12 | 86.16 ZAR | 159.91 ZAR | 65 |
| 2025-08-18 | 87.65 ZAR | 162.43 ZAR | 40 |
| 2025-08-25 | 86.88 ZAR | 161.44 ZAR | 58 |
| 2025-09-02 | 85.62 ZAR | 161.90 ZAR | 44 |
| 2025-09-09 | 85.62 ZAR | 161.91 ZAR | 84 |
| 2025-09-15 | 139.34 ZAR | 155.48 ZAR | 87 |
| 2025-09-23 | 157.64 ZAR | 162.45 ZAR | 37 |
| 2025-09-29 | 154.24 ZAR | 162.53 ZAR | 46 |
| 2025-10-06 | 162.52 ZAR | 168.74 ZAR | 42 |
| 2025-10-13 | 176.71 ZAR | 185.14 ZAR | 31 |
| 2025-10-20 | 168.56 ZAR | 190.39 ZAR | 52 |
| 2025-10-27 | 167.61 ZAR | 193.84 ZAR | 40 |
| 2025-11-03 | 167.04 ZAR | 189.84 ZAR | 32 |
| 2025-11-10 | 176.88 ZAR | 185.94 ZAR | 38 |
| 2025-11-18 | 165.50 ZAR | 181.52 ZAR | 38 |
| 2025-11-24 | 162.54 ZAR | 178.89 ZAR | 34 |
| 2025-12-03 | 157.36 ZAR | 177.41 ZAR | 36 |
| 2025-12-08 | 157.68 ZAR | 178.54 ZAR | 40 |
| 2025-12-15 | 152.60 ZAR | 187.54 ZAR | 34 |
| 2025-12-22 | 164.32 ZAR | 196.54 ZAR | 25 |
| 2025-12-29 | 164.00 ZAR | 198.69 ZAR | 33 |
| 2026-01-01 | 188.36 ZAR | 206.07 ZAR | 24 |
| 2026-01-05 | 187.70 ZAR | 202.93 ZAR | 13 |
| 2026-01-13 | 190.88 ZAR | 202.90 ZAR | 31 |
| 2026-01-20 | 182.82 ZAR | 200.68 ZAR | 27 |
| 2026-01-26 | 179.26 ZAR | 200.51 ZAR | 27 |
| 2026-02-02 | 184.56 ZAR | 203.24 ZAR | 36 |
| 2026-02-09 | 194.46 ZAR | 210.99 ZAR | 56 |
| 2026-02-16 | 208.78 ZAR | 218.24 ZAR | 39 |
| 2026-02-23 | 208.59 ZAR | 222.27 ZAR | 22 |
| 2026-03-02 | 225.24 ZAR | 234.23 ZAR | 31 |
| 2026-03-10 | 227.81 ZAR | 242.11 ZAR | 32 |
| 2026-03-16 | 246.24 ZAR | 248.93 ZAR | 32 |
| 2026-04-02 | 241.96 ZAR | 255.96 ZAR | 32 |
| 2026-04-07 | 244.90 ZAR | 249.32 ZAR | 37 |
| 2026-04-14 | 225.56 ZAR | 232.49 ZAR | 22 |
| 2026-04-23 | 201.07 ZAR | 226.71 ZAR | 32 |
| 2026-04-30 | 196.30 ZAR | 223.74 ZAR | 51 |
| 2026-05-05 | 192.00 ZAR | 219.16 ZAR | 33 |
| 2026-05-14 | 185.10 ZAR | 217.62 ZAR | 32 |
| 2026-05-20 | 187.79 ZAR | 218.90 ZAR | 34 |
| 2026-05-25 | 196.32 ZAR | 217.69 ZAR | 31 |
| 2026-06-01 | 204.28 ZAR | 216.09 ZAR | 38 |
| 2026-06-08 | 208.96 ZAR | 210.88 ZAR | 54 |
| 2026-06-15 | 190.15 ZAR | 206.09 ZAR | 39 |
| 2026-06-23 | 208.94 ZAR | 225.10 ZAR | 21 |
| 2026-06-29 | 209.72 ZAR | 228.66 ZAR | 27 |
| 2026-07-06 | 190.68 ZAR | 228.11 ZAR | 54 |
| 2026-07-13 | 152.74 ZAR | 227.00 ZAR | 27 |
| 2026-07-20 | 157.86 ZAR | 230.37 ZAR | 27 |
| 2026-07-27 | 161.06 ZAR | 232.13 ZAR | 50 |
| 2026-08-03 | 152.48 ZAR | 234.16 ZAR | 20 |
| 2026-08-10 | 158.50 ZAR | 238.47 ZAR | 17 |
| 2026-08-17 | 157.84 ZAR | 245.00 ZAR | 36 |
Frequently asked questions about Pyroblast
What type of card is Pyroblast?
Pyroblast is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What is the effect of Pyroblast?
Choose one — • Counter target spell if it's blue. • Destroy target permanent if it's blue.
What is the price of Pyroblast?
Pyroblast currently starts at 152.47. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What is the original set of Pyroblast?
Pyroblast was first released in the set Ice Age, illustrated by Kaja Foglio.
What is the legality of Pyroblast?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Pyroblast can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What are the competitive formats of Pyroblast?
Pyroblast sees competitive metagame play in 4 format(s): Pauper, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
What cards are similar to Pyroblast?
Cards similar to Pyroblast include Red Elemental Blast. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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