Back to Basics
Back to Basics Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Back to Basics is $3.29 (MB2 #154), and the most expensive is $21.36 (MB2 #154, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.29, down 49.7% over 7 days, down 62.3% over 30 days, down 30.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $11.62 (2024).
Back to Basics Printings & Prices
Back to Basics has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Back to Basics: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $15.00 cash for MB2 #154 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #154 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #154 | Foil | $15.00 | $29.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | MB2 #154 | Foil | $12.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | USG #62 | Nonfoil | $8.50 | $13.99 | 39% |
| CoolStuffInc | USG #62 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | USG #62 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1718 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #46 | Foil | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | UMA #46 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1718 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
Back to Basics Rules Text & Legality
Nonbasic lands don't untap during their controllers' untap steps.
Back to Basics is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Back to Basics has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #154 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $5.30 |
| MB2 #154 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $62.81 |
| SLD #1718 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| SLD #1718 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| UMA #46 | 2018-12-07 | Rare | Standard | — |
| UMA #46 | 2018-12-07 | Rare | Standard | — |
| USG #62 | 1998-10-12 | Rare | Standard | — |
MB2 #154 
SLD #1718 
UMA #46 
USG #62 Back to Basics in Commander
Back to Basics is the #5,157 most-played card on EDHREC, down 72 places over the last 30 days.
Back to Basics FAQ
How much is Back to Basics worth?
Back to Basics is worth about $3.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $3.29 to $21.36 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Back to Basics legal in Commander?
Yes — Back to Basics is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Back to Basics been reprinted?
Yes — Back to Basics has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Back to Basics cheap?
Back to Basics trades at about $3.29 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,157 on EDHREC).