Backlash
Invasion 234 • uncommon
- Set
- Invasion
- Collector number
- 234
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Chippy
- Market price
- $1.20
What it does
Tap target untapped creature. That creature deals damage equal to its power to its controller.
Darigaaz decided his foe would be more useful as a weapon.
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
Released in the Invasion expansion set for Magic: The Gathering in October 2000, Backlash reflects the set's thematic focus on the defense of the plane of Dominaria against the Phyrexian invasion. The set was designed to emphasize multicolor interactions and powerful, reactive spells, placing Backlash within the tactical landscape of red and black mana usage that defined the era's competitive play.
The card’s illustration was created by the artist Chippy, a frequent contributor to the game during this period. The artwork captures the chaotic, punishing nature of the effect, which deals damage to a creature's controller based on that creature's power. It was received as a niche but effective removal and utility tool, prized by players for its ability to punish opponents who relied on singular, high-power threats.
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