Essence Backlash
Illustrated by Jung Park
Card details
- Mana cost
- 4
- Type
- Instant
- Rarity
- Instant
Oracle text
Counter target creature spell. Essence Backlash deals damage equal to that spell's power to its controller.
Flavor
"The other guilds will learn the hard way not to interfere with our investigations."
—Bori Andon, Izzet blastseeker
Essence Backlash price & value
| Condition | Market | Low |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $0.21 | $1.70 |
| Lightly Played | — | $1.64 |
| Moderately Played | — | $1.72 |
| Heavily Played | — | $1.79 |
| Damaged | — | $1.67 |
Snapshot as of 2026-09-11. Live prices & recent sales load below.