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Blue Elemental Blast
LEA · Limited Edition Alpha #49 · Common · released 1993-08-05
{U}
Instant
Choose one —
• Counter target red spell.
• Destroy target red permanent.
Blue Elemental Blast is a common blue instant from Limited Edition Alpha (1993). It has been printed 20 times across 17 sets, from 1993 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $1.31 to $68.37 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
USD$68.37
Format legality
Where you can play Blue Elemental Blast in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (20)
Prices range from $1.31 to $68.37 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Fourth Edition at $1.31.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha This page | 49 | Common | $68.37 | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 50 | Common | $55.80 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 50 | Common | $7.64 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 50 | Common | $6.00 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 50 | Common | $13.98 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 49 | Common | $9.89 | — |
| Revised Edition | 49 | Common | $1.66 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 49 | Common | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 63 | Common | $19.94 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 63 | Common | $1.31 | — |
| Media and Collaboration Promos | 1995-2 | Common | $4.90 | — |
| Masters Edition IV | 39 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 35924 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 43606 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Masters 25 | 43 | Uncommon | $2.00 | $13.39 |
| Signature Spellbook: Jace | 2 | Rare | $1.81 | $8.90 |
| Magic Online Promos | 70922 | Rare | — | — |
| The List | A25-43 | Uncommon | $1.78 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 346 | Common | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 49 | Common | $1.96 | — |
More from Limited Edition Alpha
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2004-10-04The 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Elemental Blast legal in Commander?
Yes — Blue Elemental Blast is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Blue Elemental Blast legal in?
Blue Elemental Blast is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Blue Elemental Blast been printed?
Blue Elemental Blast has been printed 20 times across 17 sets, from 1993 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Blue Elemental Blast?
The cheapest printing is Fourth Edition (#63) at about $1.31.
Who illustrated Blue Elemental Blast?
This printing of Blue Elemental Blast was illustrated by Richard Thomas.