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Back to Basics
USG · Urza's Saga #62 · Rare · released 1998-10-12
{2}{U}
Enchantment
Nonbasic lands don't untap during their controllers' untap steps.
"A ruler wears a crown while the rest of us wear hats, but which would you rather have when it's raining?"
—Barrin, *Principia*
Back to Basics is a rare blue enchantment from Urza's Saga (1998). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1998 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $3.03 to $21.15 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$11.21
Format legality
Where you can play Back to Basics in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $3.03 to $21.15 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $3.03.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urza's Saga This page | 62 | Rare | $11.33 | — |
| Ultimate Masters | 46 | Rare | $6.53 | $9.58 |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 154 | Rare | $3.03 | $21.15 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1718 | Rare | $8.73 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Back to Basics legal in Commander?
Yes — Back to Basics is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Back to Basics legal in?
Back to Basics is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Back to Basics been printed?
Back to Basics has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1998 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Back to Basics?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#154) at about $3.03.
Who illustrated Back to Basics?
This printing of Back to Basics was illustrated by Andrew Robinson.