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Backdraft

Magic: The Gathering | Legends - Singles

Backdraft - Magic: The Gathering Legends trading card
RarityU
Printed inMagic: The Gathering | Legends
Available6 items
From£2.28
TypeInstant

Format Legality

legacy✓vintage✓commander✓
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About Backdraft

Backdraft from Legends is currently available from around £2.29. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.

Instant

Mana Cost

{1}{R}Mana Value 2

Color Identity

{R}Red

Card Text

Choose a player who cast one or more sorcery spells this turn. Backdraft deals damage to that player equal to half the damage dealt by one of those sorcery spells this turn, rounded down.

Card Facts

Expansion

Legends

Current Floor

£2.29

Rarity

uncommon

Artist

Brian Snõddy

Released

June 1994

EDHREC Rank

#26,609

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Backdraft worth?

Backdraft is currently shown on Card Synced from about £2.29 for Legends. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.

Backdraft currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.

Is Backdraft legal in Commander?

Backdraft is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.

Is Backdraft legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?

This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.

Is Backdraft on the Reserved List?

No. Backdraft is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.

What is Backdraft in-game text?

In game, Backdraft is a Instant with text that starts: "Choose a player who cast one or more sorcery spells this turn. Backdraft deals damage to that player equal to half the damage dealt by one of those sorcery spells this turn, rounded down.".

How popular is Backdraft in Commander decks?

Backdraft ranks #26,609 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.

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Searchers looking for Backdraft legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.

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