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Backup Agent
CREATURE — HUMAN CITIZEN Common
Streets of New Capenna EDHREC #21,173
$0.17
-10.5%
7 days
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Backup Agent price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.17.
Backup Agent Price Summary
Backup Agent's current headline price is $0.17.
Backup Agent Printings & Prices
1 printings
Backup Agent has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Backup Agent: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SNC #2 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | SNC #2 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | SNC #2 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SNC #2 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Backup Agent Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.
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Backup Agent is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Backup Agent has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNC #2 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| SNC #2 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
Backup Agent in Commander
Backup Agent is the #21,173 most-played card on EDHREC, down 401 places over the last 30 days.
Backup Agent FAQ
How much is Backup Agent worth?
Backup Agent is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Backup Agent legal in Commander?
Yes — Backup Agent is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Backup Agent been reprinted?
Yes — Backup Agent has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Backup Agent cheap?
Backup Agent trades at about $0.17 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,173 on EDHREC).