Psionic Blast
Limited Edition Alpha 74 • uncommon
- Set
- Limited Edition Alpha
- Collector number
- 74
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Market price
- $549.00
What it does
Psionic Blast deals 4 damage to any target and 2 damage to you.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Psionic Blast was released in 1993 as part of Limited Edition Alpha, the inaugural print run of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game created by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast. As a core component of the blue color identity, the card served as an early design anomaly, granting the color direct damage capabilities typically reserved for red magic, which established it as a foundational and highly distinct piece of the game's mechanics.
The card's iconic artwork was illustrated by Christopher Rush, one of the game's most prolific early contributors who defined the visual language of the hobby. Rush utilized a stark, elemental style to depict the chaotic energy of a psionic assault, a design choice that resonated deeply with players for its visceral intensity. Upon release, the card was immediately recognized by the competitive community for its unique utility, cementing its status as a quintessential artifact of the game's early developmental era.
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