Backup Plan
Conspiracy 2 • rare
- Set
- Conspiracy
- Collector number
- 2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- David Palumbo
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
(Start the game with this conspiracy face up in the command zone.)
Draw an additional hand of seven cards as the game begins. Before taking mulligans, shuffle all but one of your hands into your library.
"In the market for an alternative, friend?"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyBanned
- VintageBanned
- CommanderBanned
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerBanned
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Where it came from
Backup Plan was released in 2014 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Conspiracy, the first expansion designed specifically for the multiplayer Draft format. The set was created to shake up the traditional experience by introducing cards that influence the drafting process itself, emphasizing social play and political maneuvering. The card was illustrated by David Palumbo, who focused on a visual narrative of foresight and hidden tactical options to match the set's espionage-themed design philosophy.
The card functions as a rare utility tool that allows a player to replace their entire opening hand, reflecting the set's focus on manipulation and strategic control. Upon its release, it was noted for its unique position in draft strategy, as players had to balance the risk of a subpar initial draw against the power of a complete reset. It remains a notable example of Wizards of the Coast's experiment with non-standard mechanics that bridge the gap between deck construction and live game-state management.
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About Backup Plan
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