Essence Backlash

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

CMC

Set

Rarity

common

Price

$0.13

FORMATS

CommanderLEGAL

Brawl (Historic)NOT LEGAL

StandardNOT LEGAL

ModernLEGAL

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Comments & Rulings · 3

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Wizards of the Coast2012-10-01 · official ruling
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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Wizards of the Coast2012-10-01 · official ruling
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.
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Wizards of the Coast2012-10-01 · official ruling
If the creature’s power is * and it has an ability defining its power, use that ability to determine its power.