Backlash
~$0.98 low · ~$21.49 high
Multicolor. Instant
Invasion #234 · Illustrated by Chippy
Invasion #234 · Illustrated by ChippyWhat is Backlash worth?
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Oracle text
Tap target untapped creature. That creature deals damage equal to its power to its controller.
Darigaaz decided his foe would be more useful as a weapon.
Format legality
All 2 printings of Backlash
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #INV-234· 2024Retro Frameuncommon· Cardmarket €1.00 | uncommon | $0.98 | No foil printing | €1.00 |
 Invasion inv #234· 2000uncommon· Cardmarket €1.14 · €10.58 foil | uncommon | $1.35 | $21.49 | €1.14€10.58 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2000
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #12,173 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Chippy
Rulings (1)
2004-10-04
Being untapped is a targeting restriction. If the target is tapped before this spell resolves, then this spell doesn’t resolve.
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