Back to Basics
Magic: The Gathering | Ultimate Masters - Singles
| Rarity | R |
| Number | 46 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Ultimate Masters |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 8 items |
| From | £5.03 |
| Type | Enchantment |
Format Legality
| Seller | Product Information | Price | Qty | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LP | £5.03 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NM | £5.50 | 6 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NMFoil | £8.34 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country |
About Back to Basics
Back to Basics from Ultimate Masters is currently available from around £5.05. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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BlueCard Text
Nonbasic lands don't untap during their controllers' untap steps.
Flavor Text
"A ruler wears a crown while the rest of us wear hats, but which would you rather have when it's raining?" —Barrin, *Principia*
Card Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Back to Basics worth?
Back to Basics is currently shown on Card Synced from about £5.05 for Ultimate Masters. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Back to Basics has 3 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Back to Basics legal in Commander?
Back to Basics is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Back to Basics 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 Back to Basics on the Reserved List?
No. Back to Basics is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Back to Basics in-game text?
In game, Back to Basics is a Enchantment with text that starts: "Nonbasic lands don't untap during their controllers' untap steps.".
How popular is Back to Basics in Commander decks?
Back to Basics ranks #4,449 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Back to Basics
This card has been printed in 3 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Back to Basics ranks #4,449 on EDHREC, making it a popular choice for Commander players. Browse our selection to find the best deal.
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Searchers looking for Back to Basics 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.