Magic: The Gathering

Pyroblast

Ice Age 213 • common

Set: Ice Age
Collector number: 213
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Kaja Foglio
Market price: $9.71

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Market

What it's worth

$9.71market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$7.57 – $9.98 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is a notable inclusion from a foundational set that helped define the early mechanics of the game. Despite its common rarity, it remains a distinct piece for collectors interested in the evolution of reactive strategies and the history of card sets.

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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 was first introduced in the 1995 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Ice Age. It was designed as an iconic red instant, functioning as a specialized counter-spell or destruction effect aimed specifically at blue cards. This period in the game's history was defined by a shift toward more distinct color-pie mechanics, where developers aimed to provide each color with unique reactive tools to balance the dominance of blue control decks that had plagued early tournament play.

The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Dan Frazier, a veteran of the game's early aesthetic. Frazier’s work on this piece captures the chaotic, volatile essence of red magic, utilizing a stark and intense visual style that was intended to represent the raw power of elemental fire. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players as a staple sideboard choice for tournament formats, cementing its legacy as a quintessential answer to blue-based strategy.

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Other printings

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About

About Pyroblast

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