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Back to Basics
ENCHANTMENT Rare
Mystery Booster 2 EDHREC #5,335
$3.13
-0.9%
7 days
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Back to Basics price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $3.13.
Back to Basics Price Summary
Back to Basics's current headline price is $3.13.
Back to Basics Printings & Prices
4 printings
Back to Basics has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
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Sell Back to Basics: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #154 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MB2 #154 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #154 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | USG #62 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | USG #62 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | USG #62 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1718 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1718 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #46 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | UMA #46 | Foil | — | — | — |
Back to Basics Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
7 printings
Back to Basics has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #154 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | — |
| MB2 #154 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | — |
| 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 | — |
SLD #1718 
UMA #46 
USG #62 Back to Basics in Commander
Back to Basics is the #5,335 most-played card on EDHREC, down 178 places over the last 30 days.
Back to Basics FAQ
How much is Back to Basics worth?
Back to Basics is worth about $3.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 $3.13 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,335 on EDHREC).