Backup Agent
SNCStreets of New Capenna/#2/2022Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.06
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.13
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.13TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-08
7d▼ 13.3%30d▼ 13.3%90d▼ 31.6%
90d high
$0.21
90d low
$0.13
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.13
Streets of New Capenna
- Down 13.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 38% below its 90 day high of $0.21.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 108% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Citizen
When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.
1 / 1
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Backup Agent
Backup Agent is a Creature — Human Citizen, with mana cost {1}{W} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.13 (down 13.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Backup Agent FAQ
How much is Backup Agent worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Backup Agent is $0.13. It is down 13.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.13 to $0.21.
What is the cheapest printing of Backup Agent?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Streets of New Capenna at $0.13 on TCGplayer.
What set was Backup Agent first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SNC #2, released 2022-04-29.
Is there a foil version of Backup Agent?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.27 versus $0.13 for nonfoil, which is 108% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Backup Agent legal in Commander?
Yes, Backup Agent is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Backup Agent legal in Modern?
Yes, Backup Agent is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Backup Agent legal in Standard?
Backup Agent is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Backup Agent do?
Backup Agent is a Creature — Human Citizen with mana cost {1}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.".