First printed in Limited Edition Alpha (1993)
All 18 prints
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30th Anniversary Edition (30A) #376, 2022
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30th Anniversary Edition (30A) #79, 2022
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Tempest Remastered (TPR) #69, 2015 (digital)
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Magic 2014 (M14) #72, 2013
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Classic Sixth Edition (6ED) #100, 1999
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Tempest (TMP) #89, 1997
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Fifth Edition (5ED) #126, 1997
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Pro Tour Collector Set (PTC) #shr103, 1996
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Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border (4BB) #103, 1995
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Fourth Edition (4ED) #103, 1995
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Summer Magic / Edgar (SUM) #82, 1994
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Revised Edition (3ED) #82, 1994
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Foreign Black Border (FBB) #82, 1994
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Collectors' Edition (CED) #80, 1993
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Intl. Collectors' Edition (CEI) #80, 1993
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Unlimited Edition (2ED) #80, 1993
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Limited Edition Beta (LEB) #80, 1993
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Limited Edition Alpha (LEA) #79, 1993
Instant
Counter target spell with mana value X. (For example, if that spell's mana cost is 
, X is 5.)
- Illustrated by
- Brian Snõddy
Legality
- Legal in
- Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Pauper, Penny Dreadful, Premodern, Commander, Duel Commander, Pauper Commander, PreDH, Tiny Leaders, Oathbreaker
- Not legal in
- Standard, Future Standard, Historic, Timeless, Alchemy, Old School 93/94, Gladiator, Brawl, Standard Brawl, Competitive Brawl
Rulings (2)
- If the target spell has
in its mana cost, include the value chosen for that X when determining the value of the in Spell Blast's mana cost. For example, if you wish to counter Volcanic Geyser (a spell with mana cost 
) whose X is 7, you'll need to choose 9 for Spell Blast's X and pay 
. - Alternative costs, additional costs, cost increases, and cost reductions don't affect a spell's mana value.
Prices
Paper price: €0.06 / $0.04 , the cheapest non-foil print (Cardmarket and TCGplayer through MTGJSON, 2 Nov 2026).
MTGO price: 0.002 TIX, the cheapest non-foil print (average sell price on GoatBots, 2 Nov 2026).