Art by Kaja Foglio · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · image via Scryfall
Selected printing · USD
$8.14
checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
Pyroblast
{R} · Instant
Choose one — • Counter target spell if it's blue. • Destroy target permanent if it's blue.
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 · Pyroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a blue 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
% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=153 decks
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izzet Delver | Legacy | 100% | 2–4× | 99 |
| Ruby Storm | Pauper | 100% | 4× | 18 |
| Izzet Midrange | Legacy | 100% | 3–4× | 10 |
| Gruul Oath | Premodern | 100% | 1–2× | 6 |
| Magda, Brazen Outlaw | cEDH | 100% | 1× | 6 |
| Sultai Ephemerate | Pauper | 100% | 4× | 5 |
| Temur Ephemerate | Pauper | 100% | 3–4× | 5 |
| Izzet Faeries | Pauper | 100% | 3–4× | 4 |
Price
Pyroblast — price trend
Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots
$3.14
Jun 13, 2026 · $3.14Jun 14, 2026 · $3.14