Chaotic Backlash, card number 49 from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Eventide expansion, illustrated by Carl Frank.
Chaotic Backlash
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Eventide
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Chaotic Backlash serves as card number 49 in the 2008 Magic: The Gathering Eventide expansion. This Uncommon red Instant card, illustrated by Carl Frank, features a mana cost of {4}{R} and a mana value of 5. The card’s effect targets an opponent, dealing damage equal to twice the number of white and/or blue permanents they control. This mechanic highlights the set's thematic focus on the disruption of the mind and the unraveling of mental constructs. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek Eventide for its cohesive design language and narrative depth. As a staple in the red mana color identity, Chaotic Backlash appeals to players interested in the strategic interactions between color pie dynamics. Its inclusion in the Eventide set provides a tangible piece of the game's history from the late 2000s. For those building collections of rare or uncommon cards from specific expansions, this release offers a distinct entry point. Whether for completing a set or studying the game's mechanical evolution, Chaotic Backlash remains a notable component of the Eventide roster.
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Chaotic Backlash
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Carl Frank
Card Stock
English
{4}{R}
Instant
R
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Chaotic Backlash deals damage to target player equal to twice the number of white and/or blue permanents they control.
The concept of thoughtweft fascinates the Nighthearth cult. Imagine, bringing agony to an entire people by torturing just one.
