Magic: The Gathering

Blue Elemental Blast

30th Anniversary Edition 346 • common

Set: 30th Anniversary Edition
Collector number: 346
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Richard Thomas
Market price: €44.29

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What it's worth

€44.29market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026€1.44 – €44.29 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card serves as a notable example of a foundational reactive spell that defines the strategic tension between different colors in play. As a special edition printing, it provides collectors with a distinct aesthetic version of a classic utility piece that remains a staple for those interacting with blue-aligned threats.

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Card face

What it does

Choose one —

• Counter target red spell.

• Destroy target red permanent.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Blue Elemental Blast was originally released in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Christopher Rush as part of the game's foundational mechanics. As a staple of early blue-aligned deck building, the card served as a critical tool for counter-acting red magic, reflecting the color-pie philosophy that defined the game's emergent competitive scene.

The 30th Anniversary Edition version, released in 2022, serves as a premium, non-tournament-legal reproduction of these classic cards. This specific printing commemorates three decades of the game's history, featuring the iconic original artwork and frame design while incorporating modern holographic stamps to distinguish these commemorative pieces from their vintage counterparts.

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About

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