Essence Backlash

Mana Value

4

Rarity

common

Essence Backlash

Instant

{2}{U}{R}
Color Identity: R U

Card Text

Counter target creature spell. Essence Backlash deals damage equal to that spell's power to its controller.

Set

Return to Ravnica

(RTR)

EDHREC Rank

#17,629

Essence Backlash can target a creature spell that can’t be countered. If Essence Backlash resolves, it won’t counter the spell but it will still deal damage.

Wotc — October 01, 2012

If the creature’s power is * and it has an ability defining its power, use that ability to determine its power.

Wotc — October 01, 2012

Abilities that change the power of a creature (such as the one of Collective Blessing) affect only creatures on the battlefield. They won’t change a creature spell’s power on the stack.

Wotc — October 01, 2012

Back to Card Database