Card Codex

M:tG card similarity search

17 May 2024: Card library updated.

Essence Backlash

2UR · Instant

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

Similar cards

Color identity:
NameManaTypeText
Divine Retribution 1WInstant Divine Retribution deals damage to target attacking creature equal to the number of attacking creatures.
Erayo's Essence Legendary Enchantment Whenever an opponent casts their first spell each turn, counter that spell.
Illuminate XRSorcery Kicker {2}{R} and/or {3}{U} (You may pay an additional {2}{R} and/or {3}{U} as you cast this spell.) Illuminate deals X damage to target creature. If this spell was kicked with its {2}{R} kicker, it deals X damage to that creature's controller. If this spell was kicked with its {3}{U} kicker, you draw X cards.
Viridian Joiner 2GCreature — Elf Druid {T}: Add an amount of {G} equal to Viridian Joiner's power. 1/2
Thassa's Rebuff 1UInstant Counter target spell unless its controller pays {X}, where X is your devotion to blue. (Each {U} in the mana costs of permanents you control counts toward your devotion to blue.)
Fire Servant 3RRCreature — Elemental If a red instant or sorcery spell you control would deal damage, it deals double that damage instead. 4/3
Valkmira, Protector's Shield 3WLegendary Artifact If a source an opponent controls would deal damage to you or a permanent you control, prevent 1 of that damage. Whenever you or another permanent you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter that spell or ability unless its controller pays {1}.
Silumgar Spell-Eater 2UCreature — Naga Wizard Megamorph {4}{U} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its megamorph cost and put a +1/+1 counter on it.) When Silumgar Spell-Eater is turned face up, counter target spell unless its controller pays {3}. 2/3
Molten Influence 1RInstant Counter target instant or sorcery spell unless its controller has Molten Influence deal 4 damage to them.
Fold into Aether 2UUInstant Counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, its controller may put a creature card from their hand onto the battlefield.
Page 57