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Hydroblast Mystery Booster 2 MTG card
MB2 #165 · Art by Joseph Meehan
MB2 set symbol, CommonMystery Booster 2#165Common

Hydroblast

Instant
TCGplayer market · MB2 #165 nonfoil
$4.06 −13.6% −$0.64, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−14.9%
EDHREC rank
#12,748 Down 65 in 30 days
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Hydroblast Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.06, down 13.6% over 7 days, down 14.9% over 30 days, down 19.3% over 90 days.

Hydroblast Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Hydroblast

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Hydroblast in Sealed Products

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Hydroblast Printings & Prices

Hydroblast has 10 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

WC97 set symbol, UncommonWC97 #pm94sb
WC98 set symbol, CommonWC98 #rb72sb
WC97 set symbol, UncommonWC97 #js94sb
MB2 set symbol, CommonMB2 #165
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ICE set symbol, CommonICE #72
5ED set symbol, Uncommon5ED #94
EMA set symbol, UncommonEMA #55
OLEP set symbol, RareOLEP #59
OLEP set symbol, RareOLEP #60
PTC set symbol, CommonPTC #ml72sb

Sell Hydroblast: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
CoolStuffIncMB2 #165Foil
Card KingdomMB2 #165Foil
CoolStuffIncEMA #55Foil
Card KingdomEMA #55Foil
Card KingdomEMA #55Nonfoil
Card Kingdom5ED #94Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncEMA #55Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncMB2 #165Nonfoil
Card KingdomICE #72Nonfoil
Card KingdomMB2 #165Nonfoil

Hydroblast Rules Text & Legality

Hydroblast

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.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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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.

  • Mar 24, 19975ED set symbol, UncommonFifth Edition5ED #94
  • Aug 13, 1997WC97 set symbol, UncommonWorld Championship Decks 1997WC97 #js94sb
  • Aug 13, 1997WC97 set symbol, UncommonWorld Championship Decks 1997WC97 #pm94sb
  • Apr 10, 1998OLEP set symbol, RareOversized League PrizesOLEP #59
  • Apr 10, 1998OLEP set symbol, RareOversized League PrizesOLEP #60
  • Aug 12, 1998WC98 set symbol, CommonWorld Championship Decks 1998WC98 #rb72sb
  • Jun 10, 2016EMA set symbol, UncommonEternal MastersEMA #55
  • Jun 10, 2016EMA set symbol, UncommonEternal Masters · foilEMA #55
  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, CommonMystery Booster 2 · foilMB2 #165
  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, CommonMystery Booster 2MB2 #165

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Hydroblast in Commander

Hydroblast is the #12,748 most-played card on EDHREC, down 65 places over the last 30 days.

#12,748 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 65 in 30 days

Hydroblast FAQ

How much is Hydroblast worth?

Hydroblast is worth about $4.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $4.06; 12 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,748 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Hydroblast?

Cards that fill a similar role include Blue Elemental Blast, Pyroblast, Red Elemental Blast.

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