Essence Backlash {2}{U}{R}
Instant
Counter target creature spell. Essence Backlash deals damage equal to that spell's power to its controller.
Prints (11)
| Set | # | Rarity | Finishes | USD | Foil USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return to Ravnica (RTR) | 160 | common | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Return to Ravnica (RTR) | 160 | common | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Return to Ravnica (RTR) | 160 | common | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Return to Ravnica (RTR) | 160 | common | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Return to Ravnica (RTR) | 160 | common | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Return to Ravnica (RTR) | 160 | common | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Return to Ravnica (RTR) | 160 | common | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Return to Ravnica (RTR) | 160 | common | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Return to Ravnica (RTR) | 160 | common | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Return to Ravnica (RTR) | 160 | common | nonfoil, foil | $0.11 | $0.25 |
| Return to Ravnica (RTR) | 160 | common | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
Rulings
- 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.