Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil/nonfoil near parity suggests competitive demand.
About This Card
Backup Agent is a common creature from Streets of New Capenna. Currently $0.16 ($0.13 foil).
Released April 2022 as part of Streets of New Capenna (expansion set). Click through to Streets of New Capenna for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Foil and nonfoil at near-parity ($0.16 vs $0.13) — typical of cards with primarily competitive demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Backup Agent a good MTG investment?
Backup Agent is a common from Streets of New Capenna currently at $0.16. Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Backup Agent?
Backup Agent from Streets of New Capenna is currently $0.16 for nonfoil and $0.13 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Backup Agent's mana cost?
Backup Agent's mana cost (casting cost) is 1W ({1}{W}). See Backup Agent's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Backup Agent?
At $0.16, Backup Agent is a common with Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Backup Agent?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Backup Agent good in Commander (EDH)?
Backup Agent is ranked #20330 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Backup Agent legal in?
Backup Agent is tournament-legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Backup Agent going up or down?
At $0.16, daily moves for Backup Agent are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this common creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Backup Agent worth buying?
Backup Agent is currently priced at $0.16. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Backup Agent reprint risk
Backup Agent can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Backup Agent price history
SpellBook has tracked Backup Agent since its 2022 release in Streets of New Capenna across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #20330 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.