The history and collecting details of Red Elemental Blast from Magic: The Gathering's Fourth Edition.
Red Elemental Blast
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition
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Description
Red Elemental Blast, designated as card number 218, is a staple of the Magic: The Gathering Fourth Edition release from 1995. This instant card, illustrated by Richard Thomas, features a mana cost of {R} and provides a flexible defensive option for players. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Fourth Edition collection, appreciating its role in the game's early strategic landscape. The card allows the player to counter a blue spell or destroy a blue permanent, making it a classic example of the design philosophy during this era. As Magic: The Gathering continues to grow in popularity, cards like Red Elemental Blast remain significant for enthusiasts studying the game's foundational mechanics and history.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Red Elemental Blast
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Richard Thomas
Card Stock
English
{R}
Instant
R
Card Text
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Choose one — • Counter target blue spell. • Destroy target blue permanent.