Quick Answer

Back for More is a uncommon Instant from IKO (IKO) costing {4}{B}{G}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Back for More MTG card

Back for More

Instant

Card Text

Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. When you do, it fights up to one target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)

"How can you be sure you pierced its heart? Do you even know where its heart is?" —Trundan, Indatha poacher

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 6.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Daarken
Fight

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.30
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.19
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Cardmarket
€0.30
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Back for More? Basics

Back for More is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. When you do, it fights up to one target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)"

How much mana does Back for More cost to cast? Basics

Back for More has a mana cost of {4}{B}{G}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Back for More's mana cost of {4}{B}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Back for More has a mana value of 6.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Back for More's current oracle text is: "Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. When you do, it fights up to one target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)"

What is the current price of Back for More? Pricing

The current market price for Back for More is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Back for More? Pricing

You can purchase Back for More from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Back for More normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.3

Is Back for More legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Back for More in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Back for More legal in Modern? Legality

Back for More is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Back for More legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Back for More is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Back for More legal in Pioneer? Legality

Back for More is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Back for More legal in Legacy? Legality

Back for More is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Back for More legal in Vintage? Legality

Back for More is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Back for More legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Back for More in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Back for More from? Details

This printing of Back for More is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 177.

Back for More may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Back for More's rarity? Details

Back for More is a uncommon card in IKO.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Back for More? Details

Back for More was illustrated by Daarken.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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