Blast from the Past
Blast from the Past Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Blast from the Past is $0.24 (UND #48), and the most expensive is $27.35 (UNH #72★, Foil).
Blast from the Past Printings & Prices
Blast from the Past has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
Sell Blast from the Past: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.09 cash for ULST #27 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | UNH #72 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULST #27 | Foil | $0.09 | $0.59 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | UNH #72 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.59 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | UND #48 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Blast from the Past Rules Text & Legality
Madness {R}, cycling {1}{R}, kicker {2}{R}, flashback {3}{R}, buyback {4}{R}
Blast from the Past deals 2 damage to any target. If this spell was kicked, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token.
Blast from the Past is not legal in any of the major constructed formats.
Blast from the Past Rulings
- Nov 8, 2024 If a card or token enters as a copy of a permanent, the new permanent isn't kicked, even if the original was.
- Nov 8, 2024 If a spell's kicker cost was paid, the spell is "kicked."
- Nov 8, 2024 If you copy a kicked spell on the stack, the copy is also kicked. If the copied spell is a permanent spell, the token the copy of that spell becomes when it enters is also kicked.
- Nov 8, 2024 If you put a permanent with a kicker ability onto the battlefield without casting it, you can't kick it.
- Nov 8, 2024 The kicker ability doesn't let you pay a kicker cost more than once.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Blast from the Past has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULST #27 | 2022-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| UND #48 | 2020-02-29 | Rare | Standard |
| UNH #72 | 2004-11-19 | Rare | Standard |
| UNH #72★ | 2004-11-19 | Rare | Standard |
ULST #27 
UND #48 
UNH #72 Blast from the Past FAQ
How much is Blast from the Past worth?
Blast from the Past is worth about $0.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.24 to $27.35 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Blast from the Past legal in Commander?
No — Blast from the Past is not legal in any of the major constructed formats (Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper).
Has Blast from the Past been reprinted?
Yes — Blast from the Past has been reprinted 4 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Blast from the Past cheap?
Blast from the Past trades at about $0.24 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.