Red Elemental Blast
Red Elemental Blast Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Red Elemental Blast is $3.50 (4ED #218), and the most expensive is $179.83 (LEA #169). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $179.83, up 101.7% over 7 days, up 5204.7% over 30 days, up 3468.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $179.83 (2026).
Red Elemental Blast Printings & Prices
Red Elemental Blast has 12 tracked printings across 11 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Red Elemental Blast: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $115.00 cash for LEA #169; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #169 | Nonfoil | $115.00 | $229.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #147 | Foil | $90.00 | $179.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #170 | Nonfoil | $80.00 | $159.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | A25 #147 | Foil | $55.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #462 | Nonfoil | $39.00 | $59.99 | 35% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #170 | Nonfoil | $15.50 | $24.99 | 38% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #170 | Nonfoil | $8.75 | $18.99 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #170 | Nonfoil | $8.50 | $16.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #147 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | $15.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | A25 #147 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | — | — |
Red Elemental Blast Rules Text & Legality
Choose one —
• Counter target blue spell.
• Destroy target blue permanent.
Red Elemental Blast is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Red Elemental Blast has been reprinted 13 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #165 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| 30A #462 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| A25 #147 | 2018-03-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| A25 #147 | 2018-03-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PTC #gb218sb | 1996-05-01 | Common | Standard |
| 4ED #218 | 1995-04-01 | Common | Standard |
| SUM #171 | 1994-06-21 | Common | Standard |
| 3ED #171 | 1994-04-11 | Common | Standard |
| CED #170 | 1993-12-10 | Common | Standard |
| CEI #170 | 1993-12-10 | Common | Standard |
30A #165 
A25 #147 
PTC #gb218sb 
4ED #218 
SUM #171 
3ED #171 
CED #170 
CEI #170 Showing the 10 most recent of 13 printings.
Red Elemental Blast in Commander
Red Elemental Blast is the #433 most-played card on EDHREC, down 4 places over the last 30 days.
Red Elemental Blast FAQ
How much is Red Elemental Blast worth?
Red Elemental Blast is worth about $179.83 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $3.50 to $179.83 across 12 tracked printings.
Is Red Elemental Blast legal in Commander?
Yes — Red Elemental Blast is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Red Elemental Blast been reprinted?
Yes — Red Elemental Blast has been reprinted 13 times, with 12 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Red Elemental Blast expensive?
Red Elemental Blast holds a $179.83 price because Commander demand is high (#433 on EDHREC) and even with 13 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.