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Essence Backlash

Return to Ravnica · #160 · common · EN · Illustrated by Jung Park

Essence Backlash

{2}{U}{R}

Instant

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

Printing details

Frame
2003
Border
black
Layout
normal
Full art
No
Reprint
No
Reserved List
No
Digital only
No
Oversized
No
Released
10/5/2012

Tags

#nonfoil#foil#firstPrinting#instant#common#red#blue#multicolor#legalPioneer#legalModern#legalLegacy#legalPauper#legalVintage#legalPenny#legalCommander#legalOathbreaker#legalPaupercommander#legalDuel#setRtr#langEn#artistJungPark#year2012#mv4

Acquisition

Distribution not yet confirmed.

Format legality

Legal

CommanderDuelLegacyModernOathbreakerPauperPaupercommanderPennyPioneerVintage

Not legal

AlchemyBrawlCompetitivebrawlFutureGladiatorHistoricOldschoolPredhPremodernStandardStandardbrawlTimelessTlr

Legality observed as of 11/10/2026. Informational only — verify against current official tournament rules before an event.