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Hydroblast
Price history
Hydroblast price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $4.18.
Hydroblast Price Summary
Hydroblast's current headline price is $4.18.
Hydroblast Printings & Prices
Hydroblast has 10 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Hydroblast: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #165 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #165 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | EMA #55 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #55 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #165 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #55 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5ED #94 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ICE #72 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PTC #ml72sb | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | EMA #55 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Hydroblast Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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 | — |
| MB2 #165 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | — |
| 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 #12,583 most-played card on EDHREC, down 116 places over the last 30 days.
Hydroblast FAQ
How much is Hydroblast worth?
Hydroblast is worth about $4.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 cheap?
Hydroblast trades at about $4.18 — 12 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,583 on EDHREC).