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Word of Blasting — Fifth Edition #276
Word of Blasting is an uncommon Instant from Fifth Edition (1997), collector number 276, illustrated by Ken Meyer, Jr..

Word of Blasting price
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Card details
- Number
- 276
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {1}{R}
- Colour
- Red
- Illustrator
- Ken Meyer, Jr.
- Released
- 24 March 1997
What Word of Blasting does
Destroy target Wall. It can't be regenerated. Word of Blasting deals damage equal to that Wall's mana value to the Wall's controller.
Format legality
Other printings of Word of Blasting
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | Word of Blasting Instant | Mercadian Masques 1999 | Uncommon | €0.12 |
| 224 | Word of Blasting Instant | Ice Age 1995 | Uncommon | €0.25 |
All 3 Word of Blasting printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Word of Blasting from Fifth Edition worth?
About €0.16 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Word of Blasting are there?
3 English paper printings, from Ice Age to Fifth Edition. The cheapest right now is the Mercadian Masques printing.
Is Word of Blasting legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Word of Blasting (Fifth Edition)?
Ken Meyer, Jr..
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