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Spell Blast

Magic: The GatheringMagic 2014#72

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Mana cost

Magic 2014M14 · #72
Card type
Instant
Rarity
Uncommon
Indicative price
0.14 € · ★ 0.28 € · 0.05 $ · ★ 0.20 $
Mana value
1
Colour

Card text

Counter target spell with mana value X. (For example, if that spell's mana cost is , X is 5.)

Format legality

  • CommanderLegal
  • DuelLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • PaupercommanderLegal
  • PennyLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • PredhLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • VintageLegal

Legalities follow the imported catalogue; check format rules before a tournament.
Data imported on 2026-10-06 (UTC).

Indicative Scryfall prices, updated daily. ★: foil; ★ E: etched foil. EUR and USD represent different markets.

Printing information

Illustrator
Jaime Jones
Card language
English
Release date
2013-07-19

Flavour text

"Perhaps you could try throwing a rock? That might be better suited to your intellect."

Rulings

Alternative costs, additional costs, cost increases, and cost reductions don't affect a spell's mana value.

If the target spell has in its mana cost, include the value chosen for that X when determining the value of the in Spell Blast's mana cost. For example, if you wish to counter Volcanic Geyser (a spell with mana cost ) whose X is 7, you'll need to choose 9 for Spell Blast's X and pay .

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