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Hydroblast, art by Kaja Foglio
Art by Kaja Foglio · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · image via Scryfall
Selected printing · USD
$4.77
checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
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Hydroblast

{U} · Instant

Choose one — • Counter target spell if it's red. • Destroy target permanent if it's red.

Rulings (2)

Oct 4, 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.

Jun 8, 2016 · Hydroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a red one. It checks the color of the target only on resolution.

LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
ModernNot legal
PioneerNot legal
StandardNot legal
PauperLegal
PremodernLegal
cEDHLegal

Where it’s played now

Inclusion by archetype · Pauper

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=161 decks
ArchetypeFormatInclusionCopiesDecks (n)
Mono Blue TerrorPauper100%1–4×74
Mono Blue ControlPauper100%2–4×27
4-Color EphemeratePauper100%1–4×23
Grixis FaeriesPauper100%2–4×12
Dimir EphemeratePauper100%1–4×9
Temur ControlPauper100%2×6
Sultai EphemeratePauper100%4×5
Temur EphemeratePauper100%4×5
Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

Price

Hydroblast — price trend

Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots
Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfallcasthaven.com

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