The iconic 1994 Foreign Black Border release of Red Elemental Blast, card number 171 from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Red Elemental Blast
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Foreign Black Border
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Released in 1994 as part of the Foreign Black Border set, Red Elemental Blast (card number 171) remains a foundational instant in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Richard Thomas, this common card has defined strategic interactions for decades. As a single mana red instant, it offers players a versatile tool to disrupt opponents by countering a blue spell or destroying a blue permanent. Its simplicity and effectiveness have made it a recognizable piece of early Magic history. Collectors often seek this card to complete sets or as a nostalgic reminder of the game's initial design philosophy. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying the game's mechanical evolution, Red Elemental Blast represents a key moment in trading card game history.
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Red Elemental Blast
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Richard Thomas
Card Stock
English
{R}
Instant
R
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Choose one — • Counter target blue spell. • Destroy target blue permanent.