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

Crystal Keep Rulings Summaries

• You can target any spell or permanent, it need not be red. It just does not do anything unless the color matches. [D'Angelo 1995/06/09]
• The decision to counter a spell or destroy a permanent is a decision made on announcement before a target of the proper type is selected. If the spell is redirected, this mode cannot be changed, so only targets of the selected type are valid. [WotC Rules Team 1995/09/22] See Rule G13.13 on Modal spells.
• Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13.
• Note - This card was of type Interrupt and is now type Instant. [Oracle 2000/02/01]

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