Magic: The Gathering

Essence Backlash

Return to Ravnica 160 • common

Set: Return to Ravnica
Collector number: 160
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red · Blue
Artist: Jung Park
Market price: $0.06

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$0.06market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.06 – $0.11 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Essence Backlash allows players to turn an opponent's creature spell against them by countering it and dealing damage equal to its power. As a common card, it offers a functional and accessible way to punish players relying on heavy-hitting creatures.

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What it does

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

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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