The Pyroblast instant card (pm262sb) from the 1997 World Championship Decks set. This uncommon red card features a versatile dual-effect mechanic.
Pyroblast
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks 1997
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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.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Pyroblast
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Kaja Foglio
Card Stock
English
{R}
Instant
R
Card Text
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Choose one — • Counter target spell if it's blue. • Destroy target permanent if it's blue.
"Just the thing for those pesky water mages." —Jaya Ballard, task mage
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Pyroblast?
Pyroblast has a mana cost of {R}, representing one red mana. It has a mana value of 1, making it a low-cost instant spell.
Who illustrated the Pyroblast card in World Championship Decks 1997?
The artwork for the Pyroblast card in this set was created by artist Kaja Foglio. Her illustrations helped define the visual style of the 1997 release.
What does the Pyroblast card do in Magic: The Gathering?
Pyroblast is an Instant that allows the player to choose one effect when cast: either counter a target spell or destroy a target permanent, but only if that target is blue.
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