TYPE
Instant

ABILITY
Choose one — • Counter target spell if it's blue. • Destroy target permanent if it's blue.

FLAVOR TEXT
Water can be crushing, but it is predictable. Fire is always dynamic, its rage absolute and all-consuming.

ILLUSTRATOR
Lake Hurwitz

LEGALITIES
Standard Future Historic Timeless Gladiator Pioneer Explorer Modern Legacy Pauper Vintage Penny Commander Oathbreaker Standardbrawl Brawl Alchemy Paupercommander Duel Oldschool Premodern Predh

LANGUAGES
EN JP ZH-CN ZH-TW

RULINGS

• 2004-10-04 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.
• 2016-06-08 Pyroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a blue one. It checks the color of the target only on resolution.