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Blast of Genius
SORCERY Uncommon
Ultimate Masters EDHREC #17,019
$0.06
+0.0%
7 days
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Blast of Genius price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.06.
Blast of Genius Price Summary
Blast of Genius's current headline price is $0.06.
Blast of Genius Printings & Prices
2 printings
Blast of Genius has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Blast of Genius: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DGM #55 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #197 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | UMA #197 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DGM #55 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DGM #55 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | UMA #197 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | UMA #197 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DGM #55 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DGM #55 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #197 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Blast of Genius Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Choose any target. Draw three cards, then discard a card. Blast of Genius deals damage equal to the discarded card's mana value to that permanent or player.
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Blast of Genius is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Blast of Genius Rulings
2 most recent
- Dec 7, 2018 If a discarded card has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
- Dec 7, 2018 If the target permanent or player becomes an illegal target for Blast of Genius, the spell doesn’t resolve. You don’t draw or discard any cards.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Blast of Genius has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMA #197 | 2018-12-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UMA #197 | 2018-12-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DGM #55 | 2013-05-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DGM #55 | 2013-05-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
DGM #55 Blast of Genius in Commander
Blast of Genius is the #17,019 most-played card on EDHREC, down 377 places over the last 30 days.
Blast of Genius FAQ
How much is Blast of Genius worth?
Blast of Genius is worth about $0.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Blast of Genius legal in Commander?
Yes — Blast of Genius is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Blast of Genius been reprinted?
Yes — Blast of Genius has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Blast of Genius cheap?
Blast of Genius trades at about $0.06 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,019 on EDHREC).