Backlash (INV #234)
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Backlash is a uncommon printing from Invasion (INV #234), a Instant. Illustrated by Chippy.
Card text
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.
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{B}{R} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Invasion (INV) |
| Collector number | 234 |
| Artist | Chippy |
| Released | 2000-10-02 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $1.50, foil $21.49 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- October 4, 2004 — Being untapped is a targeting restriction. If the target is tapped before this spell resolves, then this spell doesn’t resolve.
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