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Blast of Genius
DGM · Dragon's Maze #55 · Uncommon · released 2013-05-03
{4}{U}{R}
Sorcery
Choose any target. Draw three cards, then discard a card. Blast of Genius deals damage equal to the discarded card's mana value to that permanent or player.
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Blast of Genius is an uncommon red-blue sorcery from Dragon's Maze (2013). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2013 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.06 to $0.40 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.14
USD Foil$0.40
Format legality
Where you can play Blast of Genius in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.06 to $0.40 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Ultimate Masters at $0.06.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon's Maze This page | 55 | Uncommon | $0.14 | $0.40 |
| Ultimate Masters | 197 | Uncommon | $0.06 | $0.38 |
| Magic Online Promos | 95475 | Rare | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2018-12-07If the target permanent or player becomes an illegal target for Blast of Genius, the spell doesn’t resolve. You don’t draw or discard any cards.
- 2018-12-07If a discarded card has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
Frequently asked questions
Is Blast of Genius legal in Commander?
Yes — Blast of Genius is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Blast of Genius legal in?
Blast of Genius is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Blast of Genius been printed?
Blast of Genius has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2013 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Blast of Genius?
The cheapest printing is Ultimate Masters (#197) at about $0.06.
Who illustrated Blast of Genius?
This printing of Blast of Genius was illustrated by Terese Nielsen.