Hydroblast
Hydroblast Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hydroblast is $1.66 (WC97 #pm94sb), and the most expensive is $35.47 (MB2 #165, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.24, up 102.5% over 7 days, up 105.0% over 30 days, up 97.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $8.24 (2026).
Hydroblast Printings & Prices
Hydroblast has 10 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Hydroblast: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $28.00 cash for MB2 #165 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #165 | Foil | $28.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #165 | Foil | $28.00 | $69.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #55 | Foil | $16.50 | $32.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | EMA #55 | Foil | $16.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5ED #94 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $8.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | ICE #72 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | $6.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #55 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | $7.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #165 | Nonfoil | $3.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #165 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $7.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | WC97 #js94sb | Nonfoil | $1.75 | $3.49 | 50% |
Hydroblast Rules Text & Legality
Choose one —
• Counter target spell if it's red.
• Destroy target permanent if it's red.
Hydroblast is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Hydroblast Rulings
- Jun 8, 2016 Hydroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a red one. It checks the color of the target only on resolution.
- Oct 4, 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hydroblast has been reprinted 12 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #165 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | $4.26 |
| MB2 #165 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | $59.72 |
| EMA #55 | 2016-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| EMA #55 | 2016-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| WC98 #rb72sb | 1998-08-12 | Common | Standard | — |
| OLEP #60 | 1998-04-10 | Rare | Standard | — |
| OLEP #59 | 1998-04-10 | Rare | Standard | — |
| WC97 #pm94sb | 1997-08-13 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| WC97 #js94sb | 1997-08-13 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| 5ED #94 | 1997-03-24 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
MB2 #165 
EMA #55 
WC98 #rb72sb 
OLEP #60 
WC97 #pm94sb 
5ED #94 Showing the 10 most recent of 12 printings.
Hydroblast in Commander
Hydroblast is the #12,467 most-played card on EDHREC, down 105 places over the last 30 days.
Hydroblast FAQ
How much is Hydroblast worth?
Hydroblast is worth about $8.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $4.15 to $35.47 across 10 tracked printings.
Is Hydroblast legal in Commander?
Yes — Hydroblast is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Hydroblast been reprinted?
Yes — Hydroblast has been reprinted 12 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hydroblast expensive?
Hydroblast holds a $8.24 price because even with 12 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.