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Hydroblast

Hydroblast

{U}

Instant

Choose one —

• Counter target spell if it's red.

• Destroy target permanent if it's red.

Illustrated by

Mystery Booster 2Mystery Booster 2#165·Common·English
Oct 22, 2026
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Legality

LegalCommanderNot legalStandardNot legalModernLegalPremodernLegalLegacyLegalVintageNot legalBrawlNot legalPioneer
LegalOathbreaker
LegalPauperNot legalHistoric
Not legalTimeless

Rulings

Oct 4, 2004

The decision to counter a spell or destroy a permanent is a decision made on announcement before the target is selected. If the spell is redirected, this mode can’t be changed, so only targets of the selected type are valid.

Jun 8, 2016

Hydroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a red one. It checks the color of the target only on resolution.