Blue Elemental Blast
30th Anniversary Edition 49 • common
- Set
- 30th Anniversary Edition
- Collector number
- 49
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Richard Thomas
- Market price
- $1.96
What it does
Choose one —
• Counter target red spell.
• Destroy target red permanent.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Blue Elemental Blast was originally released in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Christopher Rush. It was conceived as a core defensive tool for blue-aligned decks, serving as a direct counter-measure to red cards. The card's design features iconic, minimalist fantasy aesthetics typical of early Magic, intended to communicate its function as a reactionary spell through its stark color palette and clear, aggressive illustration.
The 30th Anniversary Edition version, collector number 49, was released in 2022 to commemorate three decades of the game. These cards were produced as non-tournament-legal collectibles, utilizing the original artwork to evoke nostalgia for the game's earliest years. This edition was released amid significant community discussion regarding the intersection of historical reverence and modern collecting, with this specific card serving as a direct reproduction of a foundational piece of Magic history.
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