Essence Backlash
Instant · Common
Essence Backlash is currently worth about $0.08 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Counter target creature spell. Essence Backlash deals damage equal to that spell's power to its controller.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- R · U
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2012
- Artist
- Jung Park
Playability
#18118 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return to Ravnica | 160 | Common | $0.08 | $0.25 |
Price intelligence
Return to Ravnica #160 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.25 | $0.08 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.08 – $0.25 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Essence Backlash worth?
Essence Backlash is currently worth about $0.08 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.08 to $0.25 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Essence Backlash printed in?
Essence Backlash has been printed in 1 set, including Return to Ravnica.
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Is Essence Backlash legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Backlash is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Essence Backlash legal in Modern?
Yes — Essence Backlash is legal in Modern.
Is Essence Backlash on the Reserved List?
No — Essence Backlash is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Return to Ravnica
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