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Pyroblast
Instant
uncommon
Choose one — • Counter target spell if it's blue. • Destroy target permanent if it's blue.
Semantic Tags
Removes multiple permanents at once. Includes destroy-all, exile-all, mass bounce, and damage-based sweepers.
Prevents a spell or ability from resolving.
Removes any nonland permanent — the Vindicate, Beast Within, Generous Gift category. Most flexible single-target removal.
Removes any nonland permanent — the Vindicate, Beast Within, Generous Gift category. Most flexible single-target removal.
Specifically removes planeswalkers.
Answers an opponent's threat by destroying, exiling, bouncing, or otherwise removing a permanent or spell.
Format Legality
Price history
Printings (20)
| Set | Rarity | TCGplayer | Card Kingdom | Cardmarket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Zeta Set#308 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| The Zeta Set#66 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| The Zeta Set#187 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Mystery Booster 2#198 | common | · | · | · |
| Wizards Play Network 2023#8 | rare | · | · | · |
| Signature Spellbook: Chandra#5 | rare | · | · | · |
| Magic Online Promos#69981 | common | · | · | · |
| Eternal Masters#142 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Magic Online Theme Decks#B24 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Masters Edition#107 | common | · | · | · |
| Oversized League Prizes#54 | rare | · | · | · |
| Oversized League Prizes#55 | rare | · | · | · |
| World Championship Decks 1998#bs213sb | common | · | · | · |
| World Championship Decks 1998#br213sb | common | · | · | · |
| World Championship Decks 1997#pm262sb | uncommon | · | · | · |
| World Championship Decks 1997#jk262sb | uncommon | · | · | · |
| World Championship Decks 1997#js262sb | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Fifth Edition#262 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Pro Tour Collector Set#mj213sb | common | · | · | · |
| Ice Age#213 | common | · | · | · |
Rulings
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.
Pyroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a blue one. It checks the color of the target only on resolution.