Essence Backlash
{2}{U}{R}Instant
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Counter target creature spell. Essence Backlash deals damage equal to that spell's power to its controller.
Official rulings
- 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. (2012-10-01)
- 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. (2012-10-01)
- If the creature’s power is * and it has an ability defining its power, use that ability to determine its power. (2012-10-01)
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