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Essence Backlash

Essence Backlash

{2}{U}{R}
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CommonEDHREC #18562
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Counter target creature spell. Essence Backlash deals damage equal to that spell's power to its controller.

"The other guilds will learn the hard way not to interfere with our investigations." —Bori Andon, Izzet blastseeker

Illustrated by Jung Park
Not LegalStandard
Not LegalAlchemy
LegalPioneer
Not LegalHistoric
LegalModern
Not LegalBrawl
LegalLegacy
Not LegalTimeless
LegalVintage
LegalPauper
LegalCommander
LegalPenny
LegalOathbreaker
LegalDuel

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Low $0.10 · high $0.10 over 5 readings.

→ now $0.10 is 0.0% near its recent average of $0.10 · volatility 0.0%

TCGplayer low–high: $0.01–$20.00.

Mana Pool

Low $0.15 · Near Mint $0.15 · foil $0.19 · market $0.19 · 1,510 in stock · updated 2026-10-07 20:45:31. Buy on Mana Pool

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