The 1998 Pyroblast card from the World Championship Decks set offers collectors a piece of early Magic: The Gathering history with its versatile blue disruption effect.
Pyroblast
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks
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Released in 1998 as part of the World Championship Decks series, this Pyroblast card (card number bs213sb) represents a pivotal era for Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Kaja Foglio, the card features the iconic instant spell that allows players to counter a blue spell or destroy a blue permanent. As a common card within the World Championship Decks collection, it serves as a fundamental building block for red-based strategies, embodying the aggressive spell-slinging archetype that defined early tournament play. Collectors of vintage Magic cards often seek this release to understand the foundational mechanics and design philosophy of the game's first year. For those building a vintage collection, owning this edition of Pyroblast provides a tangible connection to the game's competitive roots. The card's enduring relevance in various formats keeps it on the radar of both nostalgic players and new investors looking to diversify their portfolios with classic artifacts.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Pyroblast
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Kaja Foglio
Card Stock
English
{R}
Instant
R
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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
