Pyroblast

Instant, R (1)

Choose one - Counter target spell if it's blue; or destroy target permanent if it's blue.

"Just the thing for those pesky water mages." -Jaya Ballard, task mage

Illus. Kaja Foglio

Gatherer Card Rulings?, Legality?

• 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: You can change the text of this spell after announcing it to change the color that it will affect. This works, because the color isn't part of the targeting requirement.
• 9/16/2007: Note that Pyroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a blue 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.

• Legal in Vintage (Type 1)
• Legal in Legacy (Type 1.5)
• Legal in Classic (MTGO)
• Legal in Commander