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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.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #2
Blue Elemental Blast
ss1·#2·rare·foil
Illus. Slawomir Maniak
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in vault
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for trade
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wishlisted
Jun '18
8 yr ago
Value
$8.39+$0 (+4.1%)
30 days high $8.39 · low $8.06
Volatility · moderate
USD$8.39EUR€7.75
NM$8.39
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #10,769 · Fringe play
Variants
Gameplay
Instant
Choose one —
• Counter target red spell.
• Destroy target red permanent.
"Contrary to popular wisdom, I find it's best to fight fire with its opposite."
Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawlnot legal
pennynot legal
PreDH
Rulings · 1
Notes
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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Slawomir Maniak
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