Darigaaz decided his foe would be more useful as a weapon.
Backlash - Invasion (#234) - Illustrated by Chippy - Magic: The Gathering Card
Invasion Uncommon #234 Chippy

Backlash

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {1}{B}{R}

Oracle Rules Text: Tap target untapped creature. That creature deals damage equal to its power to its controller.

Flavor Text: Darigaaz decided his foe would be more useful as a weapon.

Set: Invasion (#234), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Chippy

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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
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Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Backlash - Invasion MTG card scan Backlash Invasion Viewing INV Uncommon Chippy 2000-10-02

Official Rulings (1)

2004-10-04
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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