Blast of Genius
Magic: The Gathering | Ultimate Masters - Singles
| Rarity | U |
| Number | 197 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Ultimate Masters |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 6 items |
| From | £0.39 |
| Type | Sorcery |
Format Legality
| Seller | Product Information | Price | Qty | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | £0.39 | 4 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NMFoil | £0.39 | 2 | Doesn't ship to your country |
About Blast of Genius
Blast of Genius from Ultimate Masters is currently available from around £0.40. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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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.
Flavor Text
Ral Zarek's brainstorms bring actual thunder and lightning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Blast of Genius worth?
Blast of Genius is currently shown on Card Synced from about £0.40 for Ultimate Masters. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Blast of Genius has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Blast of Genius legal in Commander?
Blast of Genius is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Blast of Genius legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Blast of Genius on the Reserved List?
No. Blast of Genius is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Blast of Genius in-game text?
In game, Blast of Genius is a Sorcery with text that starts: "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.".
How popular is Blast of Genius in Commander decks?
Blast of Genius ranks #15,542 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Blast of Genius
This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Blast of Genius legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.