Hydroblast

Interrupt    (CMC:1)

Counter target spell if it is red, or destroy target permanent if it is red. (If this spell targets a permanent, play it as an instant.)

"Heed the lessons of our time: the forms of water may move the land itself and hold captive the fires within." —Gustha Ebbasdotter, Kjeldoran royal mage

5E • ENKaja Foglio

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Legal in: Ice Age Block,Legacy,Vintage,Freeform,Prismatic,Tribal Wars Legacy,Singleton 100,Commander

Oracle Text (click to copy):

Hydroblast {U} Instant Choose one — • Counter target spell if it's red. • Destroy target permanent if it's red.

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10/4/2004
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.
9/16/2007
Note that Hydroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a red one. It checks the color of the target only on resolution.
9/16/2007
If there are no legal targets for either of the modes, you can't choose that mode.

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