Quick Answer

Brought Back is a rare Instant from M20 (M20) costing {W}{W}. Current price: $1.68 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Brought Back MTG card

Brought Back

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Card Text

Choose up to two target permanent cards in your graveyard that were put there from the battlefield this turn. Return them to the battlefield tapped.

"As long as your courage remains, your life will not falter." —Sephara, Sky's Blade

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 M20 M20 🎨 Mitchell Malloy

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.68
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TCGPlayer
$2.61
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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Card Kingdom
$4.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.32
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Cardmarket
€2.19
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 (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brought Back? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Choose up to two target permanent cards in your graveyard that were put there from the battlefield this turn. Return them to the battlefield tapped."

How much mana does Brought Back cost to cast? Basics

Brought Back has a mana cost of {W}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Brought Back's mana cost of {W}{W} 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.

Brought Back has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Brought Back's current oracle text is: "Choose up to two target permanent cards in your graveyard that were put there from the battlefield this turn. Return them to the battlefield tapped."

What is the current price of Brought Back? Pricing

The current market price for Brought Back is approximately $1.68 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.61 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.32 EUR.

Where can I buy Brought Back? Pricing

You can purchase Brought Back 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.

Brought Back normal: $1.68 | foil: $2.61

Is Brought Back legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Brought Back legal in Modern? Legality

Brought Back is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Brought Back legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Brought Back 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 Brought Back legal in Pioneer? Legality

Brought Back is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Brought Back legal in Legacy? Legality

Brought Back is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Brought Back legal in Vintage? Legality

Brought Back 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 Brought Back legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Brought Back 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 Brought Back from? Details

This printing of Brought Back is from M20 (M20), with collector number 9.

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

What is Brought Back's rarity? Details

Brought Back is a rare card in M20.

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

Who illustrated Brought Back? Details

Brought Back was illustrated by Mitchell Malloy.

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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