Magic: The Gathering

Blue Elemental Blast

The List A25-43 • uncommon

Set: The List
Collector number: A25-43
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Izzy
Market price: $1.70

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What it's worth

$1.70market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.34 – $2.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card serves as a classic example of defensive utility, allowing players to directly counter or destroy threats specifically aligned with the color red. Its inclusion in this curated series marks it as a foundational piece of game history, prized by collectors for its long-standing influence on how players manage color-based interactions at the table.

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Card face

What it does

Choose one —

• Counter target red spell.

• Destroy target red permanent.

Nothing escapes a sharp mind.

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 printed in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a staple counter-measure within the game's color pie philosophy. The card represents the defensive capabilities of the blue color identity, specifically crafted to negate the impact of red spells, which were balanced against blue's control-oriented mechanics during the game's nascent stage.

The illustration by Christopher Rush became iconic for its dynamic depiction of magical energy, setting an early aesthetic standard for the game's elemental spells. While the card has been reprinted across numerous sets, the version found in The List features the updated frame and card information, serving as a legacy inclusion that highlights the enduring utility and strategic history of one of the game's most recognizable classic spells.

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About

About Blue Elemental Blast

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