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Essence Backlash | MTG Deck Rec

Essence Backlash

Essence Backlash

Instant

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

Legal in Commander
About $0.10

What it does

burn player
counterspell-creature
hate-high-pt

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Art from Essence Backlash by Jung Park

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