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Backlash
INSTANT Uncommon
The List EDHREC #12,164
$0.93
+2.2%
7 days
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Backlash Price Summary
Backlash's current headline price is $0.93.
Backlash Printings & Prices
2 printings
Backlash has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Backlash: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | INV #234 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | INV #234 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INV #234 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #INV-234 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INV #234 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | INV #234 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | INV #234 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Backlash Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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."
Backlash is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Backlash Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 Being untapped is a targeting restriction. If the target is tapped before this spell resolves, then this spell doesn’t resolve.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Backlash has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #INV-234 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| INV #234 | 2000-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| INV #234 | 2000-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
INV #234 Backlash in Commander
Backlash is the #12,164 most-played card on EDHREC, up 40 places over the last 30 days.
Backlash FAQ
How much is Backlash worth?
Backlash is worth about $0.93 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 26, 2026.
Is Backlash legal in Commander?
Yes — Backlash is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Backlash been reprinted?
Yes — Backlash has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Backlash cheap?
Backlash trades at about $0.93 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,164 on EDHREC).