“Water can be crushing, but it is predictable. Fire is always dynamic, its rage absolute and all-consuming.”
Pyroblast
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Instant
Mana Cost: {R}
Oracle Rules Text: Choose one — • Counter target spell if it's blue. • Destroy target permanent if it's blue.
Flavor Text: Water can be crushing, but it is predictable. Fire is always dynamic, its rage absolute and all-consuming.
Set: Eternal Masters (#142), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Lake Hurwitz
Instant
Red
Uncommon
Counterspell
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
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Official Rulings (2)
2004-10-04
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.
2016-06-08
Pyroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a blue one. It checks the color of the target only on resolution.
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