Essence Backlash

Essence Backlash2UR

InstantRTR · C

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

Return to Ravnica · Common

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9 formats

StandardNot legal

PioneerLegal

ModernLegal

PremodernNot legal

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

PauperLegal

Duel CommanderLegal

cEDHLegal

Never banned or restricted in any format Moxou tracks.

2012-10-01
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.
2012-10-01
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.
2012-10-01
If the creature’s power is * and it has an ability defining its power, use that ability to determine its power.

Set	No.	Year	Rarity	Artist
RTRReturn to Ravnica	160	2012	Common	Jung Park