Chaotic Backlash
EVEEventide/#49/2008Uncommon
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.14
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.16
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 6.7%30d▲ 6.7%90d▲ 6.7%
90d high
$0.16
90d low
$0.15
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Eventide
- Up 6.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.16.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 313% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Chaotic Backlash deals damage to target player equal to twice the number of white and/or blue permanents they control.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Aug 2008
Each permanent is counted only once. For example, if the targeted player controls a white creature, a blue enchantment, and a white-blue creature, Chaotic Backlash will deal 6 damage to that player.
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About this card
Chaotic Backlash
Chaotic Backlash is an Instant, with mana cost {4}{R} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.16 (up 6.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Chaotic Backlash FAQ
How much is Chaotic Backlash worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Chaotic Backlash is $0.16. It is up 6.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.15 to $0.16.
What is the cheapest printing of Chaotic Backlash?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Eventide at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Chaotic Backlash first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from EVE #49, released 2008-07-25.
Is there a foil version of Chaotic Backlash?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.66 versus $0.16 for nonfoil, which is 313% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Chaotic Backlash legal in Commander?
Yes, Chaotic Backlash is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Chaotic Backlash legal in Modern?
Yes, Chaotic Backlash is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Chaotic Backlash legal in Standard?
Chaotic Backlash is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Chaotic Backlash do?
Chaotic Backlash is an Instant with mana cost {4}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Chaotic Backlash deals damage to target player equal to twice the number of white and/or blue permanents they control.".