Quick Answer

Back in Town is a rare Sorcery from OTC (OTC) costing {X}{2}{B}. Current price: $0.8 USD. Legal in Commander.

Back in Town MTG card

Back in Town

Sorcery

Card Text

Return X target outlaw creature cards from your graveyard to the battlefield. (Assassins, Mercenaries, Pirates, Rogues, and Warlocks are outlaws.)

"Well, there's a good day's work ruined." —Erin Nath, Omenport gravedigger

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 OTC OTC 🎨 Greg Staples

Market Prices

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$0.80
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$1.79
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€1.01
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Back in Town? Basics

Back in Town is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return X target outlaw creature cards from your graveyard to the battlefield. (Assassins, Mercenaries, Pirates, Rogues, and Warlocks are outlaws.)"

How much mana does Back in Town cost to cast? Basics

Back in Town has a mana cost of {X}{2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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 in Town's mana cost of {X}{2}{B} 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 in Town has a mana value of 3.0. 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 in Town's current oracle text is: "Return X target outlaw creature cards from your graveyard to the battlefield. (Assassins, Mercenaries, Pirates, Rogues, and Warlocks are outlaws.)"

What is the current price of Back in Town? Pricing

The current market price for Back in Town is approximately $0.8 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.01 EUR.

Where can I buy Back in Town? Pricing

You can purchase Back in Town 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.

Is Back in Town legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Back in Town legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Back in Town in Modern is not available.

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

Is Back in Town legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Back in Town 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 in Town legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Back in Town in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Back in Town legal in Legacy? Legality

Back in Town is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Back in Town legal in Vintage? Legality

Back in Town 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 in Town legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Back in Town 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 in Town from? Details

This printing of Back in Town is from OTC (OTC), with collector number 18.

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

What is Back in Town's rarity? Details

Back in Town is a rare card in OTC.

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

Who illustrated Back in Town? Details

Back in Town was illustrated by Greg Staples.

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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