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Essence Backlash

Essence Backlash

{2}{U}{R}Instant

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

Official rulings

  1. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. 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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