Quick Answer

Backdraft Hellkite is a rare Creature — Dragon from 2X2 (2X2) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.41 USD. Legal in Commander.

Backdraft Hellkite MTG card

Backdraft Hellkite

Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying Whenever this creature attacks, each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard gains flashback until end of turn. The flashback cost is equal to its mana cost.

Memories burn with the brightest flames.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Rudy Siswanto
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.41
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TCGPlayer
$0.70
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.45
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Cardmarket
€0.91
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Backdraft Hellkite? Basics

Backdraft Hellkite is a Creature — Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever this creature attacks, each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard gains flashback until end of turn. The flashback cost is equal to its mana cost."

How much mana does Backdraft Hellkite cost to cast? Basics

Backdraft Hellkite has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Backdraft Hellkite's mana cost of {3}{R}{R} 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.

Backdraft Hellkite has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Backdraft Hellkite's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever this creature attacks, each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard gains flashback until end of turn. The flashback cost is equal to its mana cost."

What is the current price of Backdraft Hellkite? Pricing

The current market price for Backdraft Hellkite is approximately $0.41 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.7 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.45 EUR.

Where can I buy Backdraft Hellkite? Pricing

You can purchase Backdraft Hellkite 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.

Backdraft Hellkite normal: $0.41 | foil: $0.7

Is Backdraft Hellkite legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Backdraft Hellkite in Standard is not available.

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

Is Backdraft Hellkite legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Backdraft Hellkite in Modern is not available.

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

Is Backdraft Hellkite legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Backdraft Hellkite 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 Backdraft Hellkite legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Backdraft Hellkite in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Backdraft Hellkite legal in Legacy? Legality

Backdraft Hellkite is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Backdraft Hellkite legal in Vintage? Legality

Backdraft Hellkite 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 Backdraft Hellkite legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Backdraft Hellkite 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 Backdraft Hellkite from? Details

This printing of Backdraft Hellkite is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 103.

Backdraft Hellkite may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Backdraft Hellkite's rarity? Details

Backdraft Hellkite is a rare card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Backdraft Hellkite? Details

Backdraft Hellkite was illustrated by Rudy Siswanto.

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

What is Backdraft Hellkite's power and toughness? Details

Backdraft Hellkite is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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