Pyroblast
Instant
Choose one —
• Counter target spell if it's blue.
• Destroy target permanent if it's blue.
"Just the thing for those pesky water mages." —Jaya Ballard, task mage
Kaja Foglio
Fifth Edition (5ED)
• #262Rulings
Pyroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a blue one. It checks the color of the target only on resolution.
(wotc • 2016-06-08)
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.
(wotc • 2004-10-04)
Rulings
Pyroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a blue one. It checks the color of the target only on resolution.
(wotc • 2016-06-08)
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.
(wotc • 2004-10-04)