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Backslide
INSTANT Common
Onslaught EDHREC #22,884
$0.23
+9.5%
7 days
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Backslide price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.23.
Backslide Price Summary
Backslide's current headline price is $0.23.
Backslide Printings & Prices
1 printings
Backslide has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Backslide: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ONS #70 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ONS #70 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #70 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ONS #70 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #70 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Backslide Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Turn target creature with a morph ability face down.
Cycling {U} ({U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
"Some things are better left unknown."
Backslide is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Backslide Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 1, 2008 Cycling is an activated ability. Effects that interact with activated abilities (such as Stifle or Rings of Brighthearth) will interact with cycling. Effects that interact with spells (such as Remove Soul or Faerie Tauntings) will not.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Backslide has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONS #70 | 2002-10-07 | Common | Standard |
| ONS #70 | 2002-10-07 | Common | Standard |
Backslide in Commander
Backslide is the #22,884 most-played card on EDHREC, down 329 places over the last 30 days.
Backslide FAQ
How much is Backslide worth?
Backslide is worth about $0.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Backslide legal in Commander?
Yes — Backslide is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Backslide been reprinted?
Yes — Backslide has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Backslide cheap?
Backslide trades at about $0.23 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,884 on EDHREC).