Backlash

First printed in Invasion (2000)

All 2 prints

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The List (PLST) #INV-234, 2024
Invasion (INV) #234, 2000

Backlash

Instant

Tap target untapped creature. That creature deals damage equal to its power to its controller.

Darigaaz decided his foe would be more useful as a weapon.

Illustrated by: Chippy

Legality

Legal in: Legacy, Vintage, Premodern, Commander, Duel Commander, PreDH, Tiny Leaders, Oathbreaker
Not legal in: Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Pauper, Future Standard, Historic, Timeless, Alchemy, Penny Dreadful, Old School 93/94, Gladiator, Pauper Commander, Brawl, Standard Brawl, Competitive Brawl

Ruling (1)

2004-10-04 Being untapped is a targeting restriction. If the target is tapped before this spell resolves, then this spell doesn’t resolve.

Prices

MTGO price: 0.04 TIX, the cheapest non-foil print (average sell price on GoatBots, 1 Nov 2026).