Hydroblast
5EDFifth Edition/#94/1997UncommonReprint
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$10.99
Cardmarket€7.46
ManaPool$4.63
TCGplayer$5.56
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$4.60
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $10.99High $11.99Low $8.49▲ 22.2%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$5.56TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 2.6%30d▲ 2.0%90d▼ 32.2%
90d high
$8.74
90d low
$5.25
Paper printings priced
8
Currently 7th
Cheapest paper printing
$1.48
World Championship Decks 1997
- Up 2.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 36% below its 90 day high of $8.74.
- This printing is the 7th cheapest paper printing currently priced (8 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Choose one —
• Counter target spell if it's red.
• Destroy target permanent if it's red.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc8 Jun 2016
Hydroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a red one. It checks the color of the target only on resolution.
wotc4 Oct 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.
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About this card
Hydroblast
Hydroblast is an Instant, with mana cost {U} (mana value 1). Printed 10 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $5.56 (up 2.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Hydroblast FAQ
How much is Hydroblast worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Hydroblast is $5.56. It is up 2.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $5.25 to $8.74.
What is the cheapest printing of Hydroblast?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from World Championship Decks 1997 at $1.48 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Hydroblast?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Eternal Masters at $5.95 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Hydroblast are there?
Hydroblast has been printed 10 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Hydroblast first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ICE #72, released 1995-06-03.
What is the newest printing of Hydroblast?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MB2 #165, released 2024-08-02.
Is Hydroblast legal in Commander?
Yes, Hydroblast is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Hydroblast legal in Modern?
Hydroblast is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.