Chaotic Backlash
~$0.15 low · ~$0.66 high
Red. Instant
Eventide #49 · Illustrated by Carl Frank
Eventide #49 · Illustrated by Carl FrankWhat is Chaotic Backlash worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Chaotic Backlash deals damage to target player equal to twice the number of white and/or blue permanents they control.
The concept of thoughtweft fascinates the Nighthearth cult. Imagine, bringing agony to an entire people by torturing just one.
Format legality
The only printing of Chaotic Backlash
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eventide eve #49· 2008uncommon· Cardmarket €0.09 · €0.59 foil | uncommon | $0.15 | $0.66 | €0.09€0.59 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2008
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #28,982 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Carl Frank
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Eventide card (#49).
49
- 49Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (1)
2008-08-01
Each permanent is counted only once. For example, if the targeted player controls a white creature, a blue enchantment, and a white-blue creature, Chaotic Backlash will deal 6 damage to that player.
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