Quick Answer

Artifact Blast is a common Instant from ATQ (ATQ) costing {R}. Current price: $2.78 USD. Legal in Commander.

Artifact Blast MTG card

Artifact Blast

Instant

Card Text

Counter target artifact spell.

The first line of defense against Urza and Mishra, the Artifact Blast achieved widespread fame until an unlucky mage discovered it was useless on the devices the brothers had already created.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 ATQ ATQ 🎨 Mark Poole

Market Prices

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$2.78
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$1.49
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€1.90
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Artifact Blast? Basics

Artifact Blast is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Counter target artifact spell."

How much mana does Artifact Blast cost to cast? Basics

Artifact Blast has a mana cost of {R}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Artifact Blast's mana cost of {R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Artifact Blast has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Artifact Blast's current oracle text is: "Counter target artifact spell."

What is the current price of Artifact Blast? Pricing

The current market price for Artifact Blast is approximately $2.78 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.9 EUR.

Where can I buy Artifact Blast? Pricing

You can purchase Artifact Blast from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Artifact Blast legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Artifact Blast in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Artifact Blast legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Artifact Blast in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Artifact Blast legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Artifact Blast is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Artifact Blast legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Artifact Blast in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Artifact Blast legal in Legacy? Legality

Artifact Blast is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Artifact Blast legal in Vintage? Legality

Artifact Blast is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Artifact Blast legal in Pauper? Legality

Artifact Blast is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Artifact Blast from? Details

This printing of Artifact Blast is from ATQ (ATQ), with collector number 22.

Artifact Blast may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Artifact Blast's rarity? Details

Artifact Blast is a common card in ATQ.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Artifact Blast? Details

Artifact Blast was illustrated by Mark Poole.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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