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Blast from the Past
INSTANT Rare
Unsanctioned
$0.24
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Blast from the Past price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.24.
Blast from the Past Price Summary
Blast from the Past's current headline price is $0.24.
Blast from the Past Printings & Prices
4 printings
Blast from the Past has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Blast from the Past: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | UNH #72 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UNH #72 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULST #27 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UND #48 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Blast from the Past Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Not legal
commander
Not legal
pauper
Not legal
Blast from the Past Rulings
5 most recent
- 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
4 printings
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 
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 Sep 24, 2026.
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.