Essence Backlash

Instant    (CMC:4)

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

160 RTR • ENJung Park

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Legal in: Modern,Extended,Return to Ravnica Block,Legacy,Vintage,Freeform,Prismatic,Tribal Wars Legacy,Tribal Wars Standard,Classic,Singleton 100,Commander

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

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10/1/2012
Essence Backlash can target a creature spell that can't be countered. If Essence Backlash resolves, it won't counter the spell but it will still deal damage.
10/1/2012
If the creature's power is * and it has an ability defining its power, use that ability to determine its power.
10/1/2012
Abilities that change the power of a creature (such as the one of Collective Blessing) affect only creatures on the battlefield. They won't change a creature spell's power on the stack.

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