Hydroblast

Instant, U (1)
Choose one - Counter target spell if it's red; or destroy target permanent if it's red.¹
"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
Illus. Kaja Foglio

Gatherer Card Rulings [Nov 2009]

• 10/4/2004: 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.
• 9/16/2007: Note that Hydroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a red one. It checks the color of the target only on resolution.
• 9/16/2007: If there are no legal targets for either of the modes, you can't choose that mode.

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy Banned in Extended, Standard
Printings (2/12)	Fifth Edition (Uncommon) Ice Age (Common)