Spell Blast
Instant
Counter target spell with converted mana cost X. (For example, if that spell's mana cost is 
, X is 5.)
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Rulings
Jul 1, 2013
Alternative costs, additional costs, cost increases, and cost reductions don’t affect a spell’s converted mana cost.
Jul 1, 2013
If the target spell has in its mana cost, include the value chosen for that X when determining the value of the in Spell Blast’s mana cost. For example, if you wish to counter Volcanic Geyser (a spell with mana cost 
) whose X is 7, you’ll need to choose 9 for Spell Blast’s X and pay 
.