Illustrated by Jung Park · Card image provided by Scryfall.
RTR 160 · common
Essence Backlash
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Collector number160
SetReturn to Ravnica (RTR)
Raritycommon
Released2012-10-05
Mana cost{2}{U}{R}
Mana value4
ColoursR, U
Power / toughness—
ArtistJung Park
Oracle text
Counter target creature spell. Essence Backlash deals damage equal to that spell's power to its controller.
Format legality
pioneer: legalmodern: legallegacy: legalpauper: legalvintage: legalpenny: legalcommander: legaloathbreaker: legalpaupercommander: legalduel: legal
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