Red Elemental Blast
Pro Tour Collector Set gb218sb • common
- Set
- Pro Tour Collector Set
- Collector number
- gb218sb
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Richard Thomas
- Finish
- Gold
What it does
Choose one —
• Counter target blue spell.
• Destroy target blue permanent.
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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Where it came from
Red Elemental Blast was originally printed in the 1993 Alpha set as a reactive tool for Red decks to counter Blue magic. As a core component of the early Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, it was designed to provide Red with a rare defensive utility against the dominant control strategies of the era, reflecting the game's initial color pie philosophy where each color possessed specific answers to its rivals.
The Pro Tour Collector Set version, released in 1997, was designed to mimic the appearance of decks used by top-tier professional players. These cards feature gold-bordered backs and signatures on the front, distinguishing them from tournament-legal game pieces while celebrating the competitive history of the Pro Tour. This specific printing is recognized for its unique aesthetic and serves as a commemorative piece for collectors interested in the professionalization of the game during the mid-nineties.
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