Pyroblast

Description

The Pyroblast card (pm262sb) is an uncommon Instant from the World Championship Decks 1997 set, released in 1997. Designed for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this red card carries a mana cost of {R} and a mana value of 1. Its primary function is to interact with blue spells and permanents, offering the caster a choice between countering a target spell or destroying a target permanent, provided the target is blue. This card was featured in the World Championship Decks 1997 product, a release that highlighted competitive strategies of the era. The artwork is by Kaja Foglio, whose style contributed to the visual identity of this early expansion. The card includes flavor text attributed to Jaya Ballard, task mage, which humorously references its utility against water mages, grounding the card in the game's lore. The World Championship Decks 1997 set features Pyroblast, an uncommon Instant card with a mana cost of {R}. The Pyroblast card is a notable piece of this collection, representing the strategic diversity available in the game's early years. Its ability to target specific colors makes it a distinct tool in the blue-red matchup. For those building a comprehensive collection of Magic cards, this 1997 release offers a tangible link to the game's developmental phase. The card's simple yet effective rules text has made it a recognizable part of the game's canon.