Backfire

Description

Backfire is an Uncommon Enchantment — Aura card from the 1995 Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border release of Magic: The Gathering. Identified by card number 62 and set code 4BB, this Spanish-language variant offers a distinct linguistic presentation for collectors building regional subsets. The card features artwork by Brian Snõddy and carries a mana cost of {U} with a mana value of 1. As an Aura enchantment, Backfire attaches to a creature on the battlefield. Its gameplay effect creates a reactive loop: whenever the enchanted creature deals damage to you, the Aura deals an equal amount of damage to that creature's controller. This mechanic provides a defensive countermeasure, turning an opponent's offensive action against them. The card's blue color identity and single mana cost make it accessible for early-game strategies in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Collectors interested in the history of Magic: The Gathering often track cards from the Fourth Edition era, a foundational period for the game's international expansion. The Foreign Black Border designation indicates this print run was produced for markets outside the United States, making it a specific point of interest for those documenting the game's global reach. The combination of the 1995 release date, the Spanish language, and the specific card number 62 defines this product's catalog identity. Backfire is card number 62 in the 1995 Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border set. This Spanish-language uncommon enchantment — Aura targets a creature and deals damage to its controller whenever that creature deals damage to you.