Magic: The Gathering

Pyroblast

World Championship Decks 1997 js262sb • uncommon

Set: World Championship Decks 1997
Collector number: js262sb
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Kaja Foglio
Finish: Gold

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What it's worth

$3.38market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$3.38 – $3.47 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card serves as a notable inclusion from a specialized tournament-themed set, making it a distinct piece of history for those interested in the competitive origins of the game. Its presence in this specific collection frames it as an uncommon relic that highlights the strategic focus of tournament play.

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Card face

What it does

Choose one —

• Counter target spell if it's blue.

• Destroy target permanent if it's blue.

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

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

Pyroblast originated as part of the Ice Age expansion, released in 1995 to provide Red with a specialized tool to counter or destroy blue spells and permanents. The card was selected for the 1997 World Championship Decks to replicate the competitive landscape of the era, where blue-based control decks were a dominant force in professional play, necessitating efficient sideboarding answers.

This specific version features a distinct gold border and a unique back, marking it as a non-tournament-legal reproduction intended for casual play and historical preservation. By featuring the signature of the deck's pilot, Jakub Slemr, the card serves as a commemorative piece that immortalizes the specific card choices made by professional players during the 1997 championship circuit.

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About

About Pyroblast

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