Backdraft
Legends 132 • uncommon
- Set
- Legends
- Collector number
- 132
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Brian Snõddy
- Market price
- $3.93
What it does
Choose a player who cast one or more sorcery spells this turn. Backdraft deals damage to that player equal to half the damage dealt by one of those sorcery spells this turn, rounded down.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Backdraft was released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set, the third major expansion for the game, was designed to introduce deeper tactical complexity and more diverse mythological themes than the original sets. As an uncommon instant card, Backdraft was intended to provide red decks with a utility mechanic that mirrored the explosive, chaotic nature often associated with its color identity.
The card features artwork by Brian Snõddy, a prolific contributor to early Magic sets. Snõddy's style during this era was defined by bold lines and a visceral approach to creature and spell representation. His depiction of Backdraft captures the elemental volatility of the spell, fitting the set’s mission to expand the visual and mechanical language of the game for a growing player base.
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