Spell Blast
Instant
Counter target spell with mana value X. (For example, if that spell's mana cost is 
, X is 5.)
"Perhaps you could try throwing a rock? That might be better suited to your intellect."
- Set
- Magic 2014 (M14 #72)
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana value
- 1
- Released
- 2013-07-19
- Artist
- Jaime Jones
- EDHREC rank
- #20,034
- Colour identity
- Finishes
- Nonfoil, Foil
- Served from
- Local database
Commander bracket
Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules
EDHREC
Combos
Not part of any combo on Commander Spellbook.
Format legality
Rulings
- 2013-07-01
Alternative costs, additional costs, cost increases, and cost reductions don't affect a spell's mana value.
- 2013-07-01
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 
.