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Hydroblast
ME1 · Masters Edition #37 · Common · released 2007-09-10
{U}
Instant
Choose one —
• Counter target spell if it's red.
• Destroy target permanent if it's red.
"Heed the lessons of our time: the forms of water may move the land itself and hold captive the fires within."
—Gustha Ebbasdotter, Kjeldoran royal mage
Hydroblast is a common blue instant from Masters Edition (2007). It has been printed 12 times across 10 sets, from 1995 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $1.48 to $35.65 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
Format legality
Where you can play Hydroblast 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 (12)
Prices range from $1.48 to $35.65 across finishes. Cheapest printing: World Championship Decks 1997 at $1.48.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Age | 72 | Common | $5.16 | — |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | ml72sb | Common | $4.18 | — |
| Fifth Edition | 94 | Uncommon | $5.45 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | pm94sb | Uncommon | $1.48 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | js94sb | Uncommon | $3.66 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1998 | rb72sb | Common | $2.59 | — |
| Oversized League Prizes | 60 | Rare | — | — |
| Oversized League Prizes | 59 | Rare | — | — |
| Masters Edition This page | 37 | Common | — | — |
| Eternal Masters | 55 | Uncommon | $5.54 | $23.12 |
| Magic Online Promos | 69979 | Common | — | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 165 | Common | $4.73 | $35.65 |
More from Masters Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2016-06-08Hydroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a red one. It checks the color of the target only on resolution.
- 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 Hydroblast legal in Commander?
Yes — Hydroblast is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Hydroblast legal in?
Hydroblast is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Hydroblast been printed?
Hydroblast has been printed 12 times across 10 sets, from 1995 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Hydroblast?
The cheapest printing is World Championship Decks 1997 (#pm94sb) at about $1.48.
Who illustrated Hydroblast?
This printing of Hydroblast was illustrated by Kaja Foglio.